Yellow Gate Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountySan Jacinto
Nearest CityNORTH CLEVELAND
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates30.52255, -95.29676

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length620 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,090 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDENNIS GRAHAM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX05268
Federal IDTX05268
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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