Lost Prairie Lake Dam, located in Anderson, Texas, was completed in 1939 and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
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Humidity
With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 600 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 1175 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Hurricane Creek, is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation.
Despite its age, Lost Prairie Lake Dam continues to provide essential water storage and recreational opportunities for the community. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and three outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2386 cubic feet per second. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the dam is rated as having a moderate risk level (3) and is closely monitored to mitigate any potential risks. Lost Prairie Lake Dam remains a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
84 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
2.5 |
Nid Storage |
1175 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Neches Rv Nr Neches
|
337cfs |
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|
2660cfs |
Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville
|
123cfs |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
|
2670cfs |
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
|
1680cfs |