Lake Lydia Dam, located in Quitman, Texas, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Constructed in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 530 feet along Glade Creek. With a capacity of 1230 acre-feet, it provides a surface area of 89 acres for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Lydia Dam has undergone modifications in 2017 to enhance its hydraulic functions. The dam's condition is assessed as fair, with a moderate risk level. Despite being classified as uncontrolled, with two outlet gates, the structure maintains a hazard potential that is currently deemed not available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Lydia Dam offers a captivating example of a recreational earth dam in Texas, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental oversight, and public safety in managing a crucial water resource.
Years Modified |
2017 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
GLADE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
89 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
4.5 |
Nid Storage |
1230 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
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17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
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64cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
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208cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
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91cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Governor Jim Hogg RV Park - Quitman
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Lake Quitman Park
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Lake Winnsboro North Park
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Lake Holbrook Park - South
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Lake Holbrook Park - West
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