Lange Lake Dam, located in Washington County, Texas, was completed in 1948 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreational activities.
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The dam is privately owned and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). With a height of 23 feet and a length of 1600 feet, Lange Lake Dam has a storage capacity of 268 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 195 acre-feet.
The dam's primary purpose is to provide fire protection and support a small fish pond, while also offering recreational opportunities for the local community. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, Lange Lake Dam has a moderate risk level according to the data available. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 30 feet, and it features two uncontrolled outlet gates.
With its strategic location and essential functions, Lange Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area, ensuring both safety and sustainability for the surrounding environment and communities.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF EAST MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.38 |
Nid Storage |
268 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
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0cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
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0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead
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618cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
|
0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
|
1cfs |
Mill Ck Nr Bellville
|
12cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Yegua Creek - Lake Somerville
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Rocky Creek - Lake Somerville
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Overlook - Lake Somerville
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152
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151
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153
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