Double A Lake 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Downs Dam Wild Indian Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Double A Lake 1 Dam, located in Polk, Texas, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of early 20th-century engineering.
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Summary
Built in 1942, this earth dam with a buttress and stone core spans 670 feet in length and reaches a height of 15 feet, providing a recreational oasis for visitors seeking respite along the tranquil waters of TR-Big Sandy Creek. With a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.2 acres, the dam offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking against the backdrop of a picturesque landscape.
Despite its historical significance and recreational appeal, Double A Lake 1 Dam is facing challenges in terms of its structural integrity. The dam's condition assessment in 2018 rated it as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. While the dam currently poses a moderate risk, efforts to address its deficiencies and implement risk management measures are crucial in safeguarding its continued function and preventing any potential hazards in the future. As a key structure in the region, the dam's preservation is essential for both water resource management and climate resilience.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of Double A Lake 1 Dam lies not only in its recreational value but also in its role in water management and environmental conservation. By understanding the challenges it faces and advocating for its preservation, enthusiasts can contribute to the sustainable use of water resources and promote climate adaptation strategies in the face of changing environmental conditions. Double A Lake 1 Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and natural ecosystems, urging us to find innovative solutions that prioritize both conservation and community well-being in the decades to come.
Year Completed |
1942 |
Dam Length |
670 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
164 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
13cfs |
Menard Ck Nr Rye
|
168cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
|
3350cfs |
Trinity Rv At Romayor
|
3640cfs |
Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska
|
17cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
|
1100cfs |
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.
Double A Lake 1 Dam
Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River