Yellow Gate Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Yellow Gate Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 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 | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,090 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05268 |
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
DENNIS GRAHAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yellow Gate Lake Dam?
Yellow Gate Lake 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 Yellow Gate Lake Dam?
Yellow Gate Lake Dam is owned by DENNIS GRAHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Yellow Gate Lake Dam built?
Yellow Gate Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Yellow Gate Lake Dam?
Yellow Gate Lake 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 Yellow Gate Lake Dam?
Yellow Gate Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Yellow Gate Lake Dam last inspected?
Yellow Gate Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.