Double Lake

DOUBLE LAKE BRANCH· San Jacinto, Texas· Built 1932· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Double Lake is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1932 and is 94 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)
NID IDTX03822

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 15, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Double Lake?

Double Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Double Lake?

Double Lake is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Double Lake built?

Double Lake was completed in 1932, making it 94 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Double Lake?

Double Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Double Lake?

Double Lake has a dam height of 18 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 Double Lake last inspected?

Double Lake was last inspected on September 15, 2009. 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.