Lester Lake Dam, located in Upshur, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreation.
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The dam, primarily used for a small fish pond, has a height of 15 feet and a length of 400 feet, with a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core, overlooking the TR-Glade Creek.
While this privately owned dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk assessment for Lester Lake Dam indicates a high risk level (2), although its hazard potential is not available. Despite not being rated for its current condition, the dam undergoes state permitting and inspection processes. Water resource enthusiasts may find Lester Lake Dam an intriguing site due to its unique design and multi-purpose functionality in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GLADE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City
|
132cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
|
498cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
Sabine Rv Bl Longview
|
656cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
97cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Old Camp
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camp Mabey
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Camp Gilmont
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