Dye Lake Dam

TR-MANAQUILLA CREEK· Goliad, Texas· Built 1970· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dye Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDTX05472

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: No

Ownership

MORRIS DYE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dye Lake Dam?

Dye 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 Dye Lake Dam?

Dye Lake Dam is owned by MORRIS DYE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dye Lake Dam built?

Dye 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.

What is the primary purpose of Dye Lake Dam?

Dye Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dye Lake Dam?

Dye Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.