Nations Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nations Lake Dam, located in Rusk, Texas, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

Constructed in 1968, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans a length of 850 feet. With a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, especially for agricultural purposes along the TR-Bromley Creek.

Despite being privately owned, Nations Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment, its risk assessment indicates a high risk level. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness measures in place, there is a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and protect surrounding communities and ecosystems. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Nations Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of the challenges and complexities involved in managing water infrastructure in a changing climate.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-BROMLEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

Dam Data Reference

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.