Willow Lake Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, is a privately owned structure completed in 1928 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at 27 feet in height and stretching 1350 feet in length, this earth dam on Wills Creek provides a storage capacity of 865 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 511 acre-feet. The dam's uncontrolled spillway measures 96 feet in width, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3814 cubic feet per second.
Despite being last inspected in 1993 and rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential, Willow Lake Dam remains under state regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The risk assessment for this structure is classified as moderate, with no emergency action plan documented. Although the dam's condition is not currently rated, enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find interest in the history and engineering of this vital infrastructure along Wills Creek. With potential for recreation and water storage, Willow Lake Dam serves as a noteworthy feature in the Texas landscape.
Year Completed |
1928 |
Dam Length |
1350 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
WILLS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
865 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
15cfs |
S Fk Sabine Rv Nr Quinlan
|
34cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
15cfs |
Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville
|
2cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
70cfs |