Lagarto Trib Dam

TR-LAGARTO CREEK· Live Oak, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Lagarto Trib Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Normal Storage256 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX02467

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

LAGARTO TRIB DAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lagarto Trib Dam?

Lagarto Trib 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 Lagarto Trib Dam?

Lagarto Trib Dam is owned by LAGARTO TRIB DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lagarto Trib Dam built?

Lagarto Trib Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Lagarto Trib Dam?

Lagarto Trib Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lagarto Trib Dam?

Lagarto Trib Dam has a dam height of 20 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.