Dixie Lake Dam, nestled in Panola, Texas, along the Little Sixmile Creek, stands as a testament to both engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship.
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Completed in 1943, this private-owned Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 1200 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 1420 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 740 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 122 acres.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Dixie Lake Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and environmental impact are carefully monitored. With an uncontrolled spillway and two uncontrolled and one valve outlet gate, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate (3). While its hazard potential is not available, the dam's condition remains unrated as of the last inspection in September 2015.
For those passionate about water resources and climate resilience, Dixie Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of human innovation and natural beauty. As an essential part of the local ecosystem and community, this dam continues to provide a vital recreational space while highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1943 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE SIXMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
122 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
12 |
Nid Storage |
1420 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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