Coyote Lake Dam

EAST ELM CREEK· Uvalde, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Coyote Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length2,085 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage460 acre-ft
Surface Area276 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06439

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

ROBERT NUNLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Coyote Lake Dam?

Coyote 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 Coyote Lake Dam?

Coyote Lake Dam is owned by ROBERT NUNLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Coyote Lake Dam built?

Coyote Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Coyote Lake Dam?

Coyote Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.