Lake Dogwood Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Dogwood Dam is a privately owned earth dam located in Anderson, Texas, with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1965 by designer R C Ultsch, the dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans 1960 feet in length. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 664 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 460 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 60 acres for recreational activities.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Dogwood Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. The dam controls the flow of Hurricane Creek and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 220 feet. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, a moderate risk level has been assigned to the structure.

With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, Lake Dogwood Dam serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities and appreciate the importance of proper dam management in ensuring public safety and environmental protection.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

1960

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-HURRICANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

60

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

664

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.