Scoggins Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Scoggins Lake Dam, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1951 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam stands at 13 feet high and spans a length of 970 feet, providing a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water control.
Despite being last inspected in 1983, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential, with its condition not rated and hazard potential not available. The dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to state permitting and inspection, ensuring its safety and functionality for fire protection, stock, and recreational purposes. With its location along the Black Branch river, Scoggins Lake Dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding community and wildlife.
Year Completed |
1951 |
Dam Length |
970 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
BLACK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
305 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno
|
1200cfs |
Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine
|
196cfs |
Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches
|
9cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
|
1100cfs |
Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley
|
6cfs |
E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing
|
40cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Scoggins Lake Dam