Scoggins Lake Dam

BLACK BRANCH· Nacogdoches, Texas· Built 1951· Earth· 13 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Scoggins Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length970 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage305 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDTX03862

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: May 16, 1983
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PAT SCOGGINS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scoggins Lake Dam?

Scoggins Lake Dam 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 Scoggins Lake Dam?

Scoggins Lake Dam is owned by PAT SCOGGINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scoggins Lake Dam built?

Scoggins Lake Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Scoggins Lake Dam?

Scoggins Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Scoggins Lake Dam?

Scoggins Lake Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Scoggins Lake Dam last inspected?

Scoggins Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 1983. 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.