Nix Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyRusk
River/StreamWASSON BRANCH
Coordinates32.24981, -94.65447

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,398 acre-ft
Max Storage1,398 acre-ft
Normal Storage708 acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGLEN HUGHES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03546
Federal IDTX03546
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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