Fern Lake Dam

Texas — Nacogdoches County — BLACK BAYOU

Location

StateTexas
CountyNacogdoches
RiverBLACK BAYOU
Coordinates31.51707, -94.70378

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length620 ft
NID Storage329 acre-ft
Max Storage329 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 22, 2009
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFERN LAKE FISHING CLUB INC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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