Long Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Long Lake Dam, located in Wood, Texas, was completed in 1935 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

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
       
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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.