Young Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Young Lake Dam, located in Milam, Texas, was completed in 1970 and stands at a height of 55 feet with a length of 1125 feet.


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Summary

This private Earth dam, with a buttress core type, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 880 acre-feet. The dam is state regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

With a surface area of 31 acres and a normal storage capacity of 607 acre-feet, Young Lake Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Despite its high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the condition of the dam is currently not rated. With no spillway and limited information on emergency preparedness measures, there is a need for further evaluation and risk management strategies to safeguard the surrounding community and environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep an eye on Young Lake Dam for updates on its safety and potential enhancements to its infrastructure.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1125

Dam Height

55

River Or Stream

BAILEY HOLLOW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

31

Hydraulic Height

55

Nid Storage

880

Structural Height

55

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

55
       
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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.