El Colina Lake No 7 Dam

TR-MESQUITE CREEK· Bosque, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

El Colina Lake No 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX04985

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

JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of El Colina Lake No 7 Dam?

El Colina Lake No 7 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 El Colina Lake No 7 Dam?

El Colina Lake No 7 Dam is owned by JAMES SMITH;VERNON SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was El Colina Lake No 7 Dam built?

El Colina Lake No 7 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is El Colina Lake No 7 Dam?

El Colina Lake No 7 Dam has a dam height of 22 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.