Lemmon Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lemmon Lake Dam, located in Dallas, Texas, was completed in 1931 and serves as a recreational water resource for the community.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at 7 feet high and spans a length of 6000 feet, with a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet. The dam is primarily designated for recreation, offering a surface area of 150 acres for outdoor activities.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lemmon Lake Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state agency to ensure safety and compliance. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet and is equipped with three uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level.

As an integral part of the Trinity River watershed, Lemmon Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for the local community. While further assessments and risk management measures may be needed, the dam continues to stand as a significant infrastructure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1931

Dam Length

6000

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

OFF CH-TR-TRINITY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

150

Hydraulic Height

7

Nid Storage

700

Structural Height

7

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

7
       
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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.