Gaines Lake
Gaines Lake is an earth dam located in Montague County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gaines Lake
The primary purpose of Gaines Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Collins Gaines (private). It impounds the Tr-herring Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 546 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| River/Stream | Tr-herring Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.47275, -97.91577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 546 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COLLINS GAINES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06051 |
| Federal ID | TX06051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |