Allen Lake Dam, located in Upshur, Texas, is a private Earth dam constructed in 1960 on the TR-Little Cypress Creek.
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Standing at a height of 16 feet and a length of 600 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and serves primarily for purposes other than flood control or water supply. Despite being state-permitted and inspected, the dam is not regulated by the state and is considered to have a high risk potential, although its condition assessment is not rated.
The dam, with a buttress core type and an unlisted/unknown foundation, lacks a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate. While no associated structures or locks are present, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is not specified. With limited data available on its condition assessment and emergency action plan preparedness, Allen Lake Dam presents a notable risk management challenge for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's location, surrounded by a surface area of 10 acres and a drainage area of 0, underscores the importance of monitoring and assessing its structural integrity to prevent potential hazards.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
102 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
88cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City
|
120cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
451cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg
|
20cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
243cfs |
Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg
|
10cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Camp Gilmont
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Old Camp
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camp Mabey
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Camp Deer Run
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