Tomlin Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, was completed in 1933 and serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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The dam, standing at a height of 12 feet and a length of 500 feet, impounds Tomlin Lake, offering a surface area of 25 acres and a storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for recreation, the dam also plays a role in flood control and water supply management in the region.
Managed by a private owner, Tomlin Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With no spillway and limited information on hazard potential and condition assessment, there is a high risk associated with the dam. The lack of emergency action plans and inundation maps further highlight the need for risk management measures to be implemented to safeguard the surrounding communities in the event of a dam failure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tomlin Lake Dam presents both a recreational oasis and a potential area of concern that warrants careful monitoring and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1933 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
STEVENSON BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
336 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
|
40cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tyler State Park
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Lake Hawkins County RV Park
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Fish Hawke Point
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