Lake Striker Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Striker Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. 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 | 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 182 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130,001 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03549 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ANGELINA NACOGDOCHES COUNTIES WCID 1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Striker Dam?
Lake Striker 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 Lake Striker Dam?
Lake Striker Dam is owned by ANGELINA NACOGDOCHES COUNTIES WCID 1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Striker Dam built?
Lake Striker Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Lake Striker Dam?
Lake Striker Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Striker Dam?
Lake Striker Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Lake Striker Dam last inspected?
Lake Striker Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.