Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,622 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 70 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07207 |
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
CITY OF LUFKIN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam?
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 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 Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam?
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam is owned by CITY OF LUFKIN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam built?
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam?
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam?
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam last inspected?
Lufkin Regional Detention Pond No 7 Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.