Long Lake Dam, located in Wood, Texas, was completed in 1935 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Humidity
The earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and stretches 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state with required inspections and permitting processes in place.
The dam, situated on Four Mile Branch, is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It lacks a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential, although its condition has not been officially rated. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not readily available, highlighting potential concerns for the safety and management of the structure.
Long Lake Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure in the region, playing a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities through irrigation. However, with its high-risk classification and lack of certain safety measures in place, there is a need for continued monitoring and assessment to ensure the integrity and safety of the dam for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
FOUR MILE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
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17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
70cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
243cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
88cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
451cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Holbrook Park - South
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Lake Holbrook Park - West
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Governor Jim Hogg RV Park - Quitman
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Lake Quitman Park
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