Ray Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ray Lake Dam, located in Angelina County, Texas, was completed in 1958 and serves as a recreational facility for water enthusiasts.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, creating a surface area of 6 acres. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy activities such as fishing and boating on Ray Lake.

Despite being a privately owned structure, Ray Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled and valve outlet gates, with a spillway width of 51 feet. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The dam's maximum storage capacity is 93 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 47 acre-feet.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ray Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Texas. With its unique design features and regulatory considerations, the dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of water management, recreation, and safety in the state. The information available provides a valuable insight into the infrastructure and management of water resources in the area, making Ray Lake Dam a noteworthy site for further exploration and study.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-ROCKY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

93

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.