Camp Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Camp Lake Dam, located in Wood County, Texas, was completed in 1957 and stands at a height of 22 feet, with a length of 600 feet.


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Summary

The primary purpose of this earth dam, with a buttress core type, is for recreation, specifically to create Camp Lake. The dam has a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 184 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 23 acres.

Despite its recreational function, Camp Lake Dam has a high risk assessment of 2, though its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available. The dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. The last inspection of the dam was in April 2009. With a lack of updated emergency action plans and inundation maps, there is a need for improved risk management measures at Camp Lake Dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources in the area.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TR-LAKE FORK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

222

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.