Redland Acres Dam, located in Wood County, Texas, is a private earth dam built in 1972 for recreational purposes along the Lacey Branch river.
Wind
Humidity
The dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 307 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 736 cubic feet per second.
Despite lacking state regulation and enforcement, the dam has undergone state inspections and permitting processes. Its condition is currently not rated, but it is considered to have moderate risk with a hazard potential that is not available. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in 2010, and the dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency. Overall, Redland Acres Dam serves as a recreational feature in the area, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations in dam infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
LACEY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Nid Storage |
307 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
|
40cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Fish Hawke Point
|
||
Lake Hawkins County RV Park
|
||
Governor Jim Hogg RV Park - Quitman
|