Vista Pines Detention Dam, located in Nacogdoches, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Everett Griffith, Jr.
Wind
Humidity
and Associates. Completed in 2008, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 16 feet. It serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management, with a storage capacity of 3 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 25 cubic feet per second.
This dam, built on an unnamed tributary to Bayou La Nana, plays a vital role in flood control and water storage in the region. With a fair condition assessment as of May 2017, the dam is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite having an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, Vista Pines Detention Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and complies with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, reflecting the potential hazards associated with its operation. As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, Vista Pines Detention Dam is an essential resource for water supply and management, highlighting the intersection of water resources and climate considerations in safeguarding communities against floods and ensuring sustainable water use in Texas.
Year Completed |
2008 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO BAYOU LA NANA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
3 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Bayou Lanana At Nacogdoches
|
9cfs |
Angelina Rv Nr Alto
|
449cfs |
Attoyac Bayou Nr Chireno
|
1200cfs |
E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing
|
32cfs |
Ayish Bayou Nr San Augustine
|
196cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
|
919cfs |