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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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Sulphur River |
| Coordinates | 33.45033, -95.86114 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF PECAN GAP |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05839 |
| Federal ID | TX05839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |