Lake Gilead Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Gilead Dam, located in Wood County, Texas, was completed in 1982 and serves as a vital resource for irrigation and recreation purposes.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 1350 feet, stands as a testament to effective water management in the region. Situated on Mill Creek, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 698 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 1365 acre-feet, ensuring a reliable water supply for the surrounding area.

Managed by a private entity, Lake Gilead Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) with state inspection and enforcement measures in place. The dam's spillway, with a width of 80 feet, provides an uncontrolled release of excess water, maintaining the safety and integrity of the structure. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management practices to safeguard against potential threats.

With its strategic location and significant contribution to water resource management, Lake Gilead Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable infrastructure development. As a key player in the region's water supply system, the dam exemplifies the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship, ensuring a reliable and resilient water source for generations to come.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

1350

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

84

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

6.68

Nid Storage

1365

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.