Lyndsay Lake Dam

Lyndsay Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lyndsay Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Lyndsay Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Pecan Gap (local government). It impounds the Tr-north Sulphur River.

The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 338 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.

At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyFannin
River/StreamTr-north Sulphur River
Coordinates33.45033, -95.86114

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage338 acre-ft
Max Storage338 acre-ft
Normal Storage152 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF PECAN GAP
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05839
Federal IDTX05839
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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