Lake Gilmer Dam, Texas, USA

Quick Facts About Lake Gilmer Dam

Location: Upshur, Texas

Coordinates: 32.76429, -94.98069

River: Kelsey Creek River

Primary Purpose: Water Supply

Type: Earth

Commissioned: 1996

Dam Height: 43 ft (13 m)

Dam Length: 2,200 ft (671 m)

Dam Capacity: 26,000 acre-ft (32,070 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Fair

Lake Gilmer Dam Map

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Lake Gilmer Dam Information

Lake Gilmer Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Upshur County, Texas.

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

The dam was designed by HAYS ENGINEERING;NRS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC – TEXARKANA;NRS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC – TEXARKANA and commissioned in 1996 and is currently owned by CITY OF GILMER.

Lake Gilmer Dam Structure

The Lake Gilmer Dam is approximately 2,200 feet (671 m) long, 43 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Gilmer Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 12,720 acre-ft (15,690 Ml) and maximum capacity of 26,000 acre-ft (32,070 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 895 acres (362 ha) and the total catchment area is 36 square miles (92 square kilometres).

Lake Gilmer Dam Spillway

The dam has a 800 feet (244 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 52981 cubic feet per second (1500 cubic metres per second).

Lake Gilmer Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Lake Gilmer Dam Upshur, Texas	Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada	Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington	Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona	Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)	43	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	2,200	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	26,000	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	36	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

Lake Gilmer Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Gilmer Dam

Parameter	Value
Current Time	23:24
Sunrise	07:31
Sunset	19:26
Temperature (°F)	62
Feels Like (°F)	61
Cloud Coverage (%)	6
Pressure (inHg)	999
Humidity (%)	55
Wind Speed (mph)	7
Rain (mm)	0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Gilmer 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)
Today	62	82	74	1002	68	22	42	SSW	100	0
Sat	54	72	69	996	27	16	27	WSW	100	1
Sun	45	64	58	1019	30	13	28	NNW	0	-
Mon	46	72	66	1024	38	16	31	SSW	0	-
Tue	54	76	71	1014	50	22	39	SSW	0	-
Wed	49	65	56	1021	41	22	41	SW	0	-
Thu	41	66	60	1026	25	8	15	SSW	0	-
Fri	44	67	66	1011	57	22	37	S	100	5

Lake Gilmer Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Gilmer Dam?

Lake Gilmer Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Lake Gilmer Dam?

Lake Gilmer Dam is in Upshur County.

How high is the Lake Gilmer Dam?

Lake Gilmer Dam is 43 feet high.

How long is the Lake Gilmer Dam?

Lake Gilmer Dam is 2,200 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