Blue Lake Dam

TR-BASSET CREEK· Anderson, Texas· Earth· 20 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Blue Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length	500 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	78 acre-ft
Normal Storage	29 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	2 cfs
NID ID	TX06983

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 20, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF PALESTINE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blue Lake Dam?

Blue Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Blue Lake Dam?

Blue Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF PALESTINE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Blue Lake Dam?

Blue Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Blue Lake Dam?

Blue Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Blue Lake Dam last inspected?

Blue Lake Dam was last inspected on March 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.