Big Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTyler
Nearest CityHILLISTER
River/StreamTR-MAGNUS BRANCH
Coordinates30.69379, -94.42295

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage357 acre-ft
Max Storage357 acre-ft
Normal Storage161 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge530 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWILLIAM BAGGETT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/30/2009
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03753
Federal IDTX03753
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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