Darland Dam, located in Quitman, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose classified as "Other." It stands at a height of 21.6 feet and has a length of 714 feet, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet.
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The dam, built on a tributary of Lewellyn Creek, serves as a vital resource for water management in the region, with a surface area of 9.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.24 square miles.
Despite being a private dam, Darland Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 306 cubic feet per second. Although the dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" for condition assessment, the risk potential is classified as moderate (3), highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Darland Dam to be a fascinating example of infrastructure that plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Wood County, Texas.
Dam Length |
714 |
Dam Height |
21.6 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF LEWELLYN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
21.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.24 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
21.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
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17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
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91cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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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 Hawkins County RV Park
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Fish Hawke Point
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