Tuscany Park Dam, located in Wood County, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation.
Wind
Humidity
The dam, standing at 21.5 feet tall with a length of 324 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.7 acres. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and has undergone modifications in 2006 and 2011 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities.
The dam is situated along the TR-Two Mile Branch river and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 43 feet. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2016, the hazard potential of Tuscany Park Dam is currently not available. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are also lacking information, suggesting room for improvement in terms of preparedness and safety protocols. Overall, the dam presents a moderate risk level, with a moderate hazard potential rating. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find Tuscany Park Dam an intriguing subject for further study and monitoring.
Years Modified |
2006 - Other, 2011 - Hydraulic |
Dam Length |
324 |
Dam Height |
21.5 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TWO MILE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.45 |
Nid Storage |
147 |
Structural Height |
21.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 5, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
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17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
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70cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
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243cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
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88cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
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451cfs |
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Lake Holbrook Park - South
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Lake Holbrook Park - West
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Governor Jim Hogg RV Park - Quitman
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Lake Quitman Park
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