Holly Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Holly Lake Dam, located in Hawkins, Texas, is a private-owned structure that plays a crucial role in irrigation and recreational activities in the area.


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Summary

Built in 1949, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and stretches across a length of 580 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 516 acre-feet of water from the Holly Creek. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Despite its age, Holly Lake Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level, with a hazard potential that is not currently available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 92 feet and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 25 acres and has a drainage area of 5.12 square miles. The dam has not been modified in recent years and its condition assessment is currently not rated, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term safety and functionality for the community.

Overall, Holly Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water management and recreation in Wood County, Texas. With its historical significance and ongoing importance, the dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that water resources play in sustaining local ecosystems and communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find interest in the unique characteristics and regulatory oversight of this essential structure.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

580

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

HOLLY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

5.12

Nid Storage

516

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.