Allen Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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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.
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