Located in Wood County, Texas, Lake Holbrook Dam was completed in 1962 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Keys Creek.
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The earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and spans 3,400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 22,194 acre-feet and a surface area of 960 acres. The dam's design by Wisenbaker Fix & Associates incorporates stone core types and soil foundations, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 420 feet.
With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, Lake Holbrook Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment are currently not available, but its risk potential is categorized as moderate. While the dam serves as a recreational spot in addition to flood risk reduction, it features uncontrolled and valve outlet gates for water management. Overall, Lake Holbrook Dam presents a vital structure in the management of water resources and climate considerations in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
3400 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
KEYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
960 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Drainage Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
22194 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
70cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
243cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
88cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
15cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
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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