Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 1 Dam, located in Angelina, Texas, serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along TR-Hurricane Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 2000 by KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, this earth dam stands at a height of 17.8 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet, with a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge capacity of 7039 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow during heavy rainfall events.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam undergoes regular inspections and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2018. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 166 feet wide, helps in managing excess water flow during peak periods. In the event of an emergency, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled outlet gates for water release. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is deemed to have a manageable hazard potential, further solidifying its importance in protecting the surrounding area from flooding.

Overall, the Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 1 Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region. With its strategic location and effective design, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding communities and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events, showcasing the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

2000

Dam Length

1100

Dam Height

17.8

River Or Stream

TR-HURRICANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

17.8

Drainage Area

0.25

Nid Storage

107

Structural Height

17.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.