Elkhart Lake Dam

Texas — Anderson County — BOX CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyAnderson
RiverBOX CREEK
Coordinates31.63461, -95.55047

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage797 acre-ft
Max Storage797 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPINE LODGE CLUB OF PALESTINE TEXAS

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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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