Safady Lake Dam, located in Upshur, Texas, was completed in 1947 and stands at a height of 29 feet, with a length of 900 feet.
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The dam's primary purpose is recreation, providing a storage capacity of 648 acre-feet and a normal storage of 135 acre-feet. Safady Lake Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with the most recent assessment in April 2021 revealing a poor condition.
Despite its poor condition assessment, Safady Lake Dam poses a moderate risk, with a hazard potential that is not available. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 24 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. Located along Stills Branch, the dam is managed by a private entity and designed by the USDA NRCS. With its recreational focus and historical significance, Safady Lake Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding community of Gilmer, Texas, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
STILLS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Nid Storage |
648 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
88cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
451cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City
|
120cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
243cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
|
498cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg
|
20cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Old Camp
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Camp Gilmont
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camp Mabey
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