Yellow Gate Lake Dam

Texas — San Jacinto County — MILL CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountySan Jacinto
RiverMILL CREEK
Coordinates30.52255, -95.29676

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length620 ft
NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDENNIS GRAHAM

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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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