Young Lake Dam

BAILEY HOLLOW· Milam, Texas· Built 1970· Earth· 55 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Young Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 55 ft (taller than 95.7% in TX)
Dam Length1,125 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage880 acre-ft
Normal Storage607 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDTX05640

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HENRY YOUNG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Young Lake Dam?

Young 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 Young Lake Dam?

Young Lake Dam is owned by HENRY YOUNG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Young Lake Dam built?

Young Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Young Lake Dam?

Young Lake Dam has a dam height of 55 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.

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.