Elliot Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake De Lafosse Dam Johnson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Elliot Lake Dam, located in Shackelford, Texas, serves as a crucial water supply source in the region.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 259 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of water supply, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.
Despite its importance, Elliot Lake Dam has some potential risks associated with it, classified as having a high risk level. The dam structure, primarily of earth and buttress core types, lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While it has not been regulated by the state, the dam is subject to inspections and permitting requirements to ensure its safety and functionality.
The surrounding community and water resource enthusiasts rely on Elliot Lake Dam for its water supply function. With ongoing inspection and maintenance measures, the dam continues to be a key aspect of water management in the region, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
678 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
259 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Elliot Lake Dam