Stigall Lake No 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stigall Lake No 1 Dam, located in Milam, Texas, was completed in 1941 and serves as a recreational hotspot nestled along the Mill Branch river.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 24 feet and stretching 750 feet in length, provides a serene 20-acre surface area for visitors to enjoy various water activities. With a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet, the dam also boasts an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates for water management.

Despite being privately owned and not under state jurisdiction, the dam has undergone state permitting and inspection processes. While the condition of the dam is not currently rated, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The surrounding area, with its picturesque landscape and moderate risk assessment, provides a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of human infrastructure and natural beauty at Stigall Lake No 1 Dam.

Year Completed

1941

Dam Length

750

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

MILL BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

420

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.