Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Angelina County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 3 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Lufkin (local government). It impounds the Tr-cedar Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 343 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 | Angelina |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.34784, -94.75474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 343 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF LUFKIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07062 |
| Federal ID | TX07062 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |