Dams in Upshur County, Texas
46Total Dams
7High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County has 46 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Upshur County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Loma Dam at 54 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Gilmer Dam | High | Fair | 43 | Water Supply | 1996 |
| Upper Raintree Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 42 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Lindsey Dam | High | Not Rated | 38 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Lake Gladewater Dam | High | Fair | 38 | Water Supply | 1952 |
| Lower Raintree Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 36 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Safady Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 29 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Lindsey Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1953 |
| West Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 37 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Gamage Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 13 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1990 |
| Medley Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 12 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Lake Loma Dam | Low | Not Rated | 54 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| North Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Big Sandy Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Stroman Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | 1978 | |
| Renshaw Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | 1977 | |
| Don Bethard Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1993 |
| Joe Reed Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1982 |
| Henderson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | 1965 | |
| Reynolds Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | 1960 | |
| Sonny Oate Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | 1977 | |
| Bane Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | 1970 | |
| Russell Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | 1960 | |
| Dixon Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1977 |
| Upwood Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Sheltons Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1937 |
| Sonny Oats Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | 1960 | |
| Duffey Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | 1977 | |
| Nunn Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Machen Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | 1960 | |
| Beard Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Other | 1960 |
| Allen Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | 1960 | |
| Barton Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Harris Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Gladewater Hunt & Fish Club Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Ewell Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | 1960 | |
| Lester Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Messner Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Irrigation | 1930 |
| Landers Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | 1960 | |
| Brawley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Mcclellan Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | 1960 | |
| Owens Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Elwood Club Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1912 |
| Ferguson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Dixon Farms Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1972 |
| Longview Big Sandy Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Water Supply | 1936 |
| South Twin Lakes Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1920 |