Woodland Acres Dam

TUPELO GUM SLOUGH· San Augustine, Texas· Built 1955· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodland Acres Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX)
Dam Length480 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDTX03970

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 7, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ALICE SARGENT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodland Acres Dam?

Woodland Acres 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 Woodland Acres Dam?

Woodland Acres Dam is owned by ALICE SARGENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodland Acres Dam built?

Woodland Acres Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Woodland Acres Dam?

Woodland Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Woodland Acres Dam?

Woodland Acres Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Woodland Acres Dam last inspected?

Woodland Acres Dam was last inspected on May 7, 1985. 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.