Dagen Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Dagen Lake Dam, located in Wilson County, Texas, was completed in 1962 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond creation.
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Summary
This private-owned Earth-type dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a length of 580 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Despite its small size, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, especially in times of drought.
The dam, situated on the Gum Branch stream, does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. While it has not been rated for condition assessment, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential. Although not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam undergoes regular inspections and meets state permitting requirements. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the significance of structures like Dagen Lake Dam becomes increasingly apparent in ensuring water availability for various uses and ecosystems in the region.
With its unique design and multi-purpose functionality, Dagen Lake Dam stands as a testament to the ingenuity and importance of water infrastructure in managing water resources in Texas. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Dagen Lake Dam in supporting local communities and ecosystems is crucial for ensuring sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
580 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
GUM BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Dagen Lake Dam