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Lake Fork Dam Quick Facts

Location: Wood, Texas
Coordinates: 32.802896, -95.540905
River: Lake Fork Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1980
Dam Height: 85 ft (26 m)
Dam Length: 12,660 ft (3,859 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,269,599 acre-ft (1,566,025 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Lake Fork Dam Information

Lake Fork Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Wood County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Lake Fork Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by FREESE & NICHOLS, INC;USR FORREST & COTTON INC and commissioned in 1980 and is currently owned by SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS.

Lake Fork Dam Structure

The Lake Fork Dam is approximately 12,660 feet (3,859 m) long, 85 feet (26 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Fork Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 675,819 acre-ft (833,609 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,269,599 acre-ft (1,566,025 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 27,690 acres (11,206 ha) and the total catchment area is 490 square miles (1,269 square kilometres).

Lake Fork Dam Spillway

The dam has a 200 feet (61 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 127736 cubic feet per second (3617 cubic metres per second).

Lake Fork Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Fork Dam
Wood, Texas
Height (ft)
85
Length (Ft)
12,660
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
1,269,599
Drainage Area (sq miles)
490
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Fork Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Fork Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 23:42
Sunrise 07:08
Sunset 17:15
Temperature (°F) 44
Feels Like (°F) 39
Cloud Coverage (%) 58
Pressure (inHg) 1028
Humidity (%) 77
Wind Speed (mph) 7
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Fork Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 38 58 51 1033 40 8 24 NE 0 - clear sky
Wed 44 55 54 1023 91 7 26 SSE 100 9 moderate rain
Thu 47 59 55 1026 53 11 24 ENE 0 - overcast clouds
Fri 38 46 42 1028 32 10 21 E 100 6 moderate rain
Sat 41 47 43 1027 91 7 16 E 100 16 moderate rain
Sun 46 61 54 1016 99 10 28 S 100 31 moderate rain
Mon 57 70 69 1009 60 13 27 SW 20 0 light rain
Tue 45 65 60 1011 95 14 28 WNW 100 2 light rain

Lake Fork Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Fork Dam?

Lake Fork Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Lake Fork Dam?

Lake Fork Dam is in Wood County.

How high is the Lake Fork Dam?

Lake Fork Dam is 85 feet high.

How long is the Lake Fork Dam?

Lake Fork Dam is 12,660 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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