Gandy Lake Dam

Van Zandt, Texas· Earth· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Gandy Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length132 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDTX09731

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 16, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DENNIS GANDY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gandy Lake Dam?

Gandy Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Gandy Lake Dam?

Gandy Lake Dam is owned by DENNIS GANDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Gandy Lake Dam?

Gandy Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Gandy Lake Dam last inspected?

Gandy Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2011. 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.