Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee

OFF CH· Guadalupe, Texas· Built 1985· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX)
Dam Length5,530 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDTX06309

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

GUADALUPE SKI-PLEX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee?

Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee 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 Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee?

Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee is owned by GUADALUPE SKI-PLEX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee built?

Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee?

Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee?

Guadalupe Ski - Plex Levee has a dam height of 8 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.