Stroman Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stroman Lake Dam, located in Upshur County, Texas, is a privately-owned earth dam that was completed in 1978.


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Summary

With a height of 28 feet and a length of 700 feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of water resource management, providing a storage capacity of 291 acre-feet for the McCoy Branch river/stream. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 147 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 16 acres.

Although not rated for its condition, the dam poses a high risk (level 2) due to its age and lack of certain safety features. It is not regulated by the state and has no associated structures or inspection records. The area surrounding Stroman Lake Dam may be at risk in case of dam failure, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of this significant structure and its potential impact on the local environment.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-MCCOY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

291

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.