Lake Sue Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Sue Dam, located in Camp County, Texas, stands as a vital water supply structure serving the region since its completion in 1960.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam on the Prairie Creek boasts a height of 19 feet and a length of 605 feet, providing a storage capacity of 532 acre-feet for the surrounding community. While its spillway type is listed as "None," the dam's purpose is solely for water supply, reflecting its crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its age, Lake Sue Dam continues to be regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. The dam's risk assessment indicates a high hazard potential, warranting vigilant monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard against potential threats. With its condition currently unrated, further evaluations and assessments may be necessary to ensure the dam's continued reliability in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.

As an essential component of the local water supply infrastructure, Lake Sue Dam serves as a key asset in meeting the region's water needs. Its construction and ongoing maintenance reflect a commitment to water resource management and climate resilience, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Sue Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resource stewardship, embodying the crucial role of dams in supporting community water supply systems.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

605

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-PRAIRIE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

532

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.