Camellia Lake Dam, located in Walker County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1980 for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Humidity
Designed by E E Johnson and Associates and G B Harris Jr & Assoc, the dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 218 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
The dam, situated on Prairie Branch, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 35 feet and outlet gates including a slide (sluice gate) and two uncontrolled gates. While the hazard potential is not available, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The risk assessment for Camellia Lake Dam is moderate, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) of 3. The dam has not been assigned an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and additional risk management measures are not specified.
Overall, Camellia Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for irrigation in the region, providing water storage and management for agricultural purposes. Its design, construction, and maintenance are overseen by state regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam and the surrounding area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Camellia Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in dam infrastructure and risk management in Texas.
Years Modified |
2000 - Other |
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
PRAIRIE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
218 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |