Lake El Leo Dam

BULLFROG BRANCH· Fayette, Texas· Built 1956· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lake El Leo Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDTX04584

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
Last Inspection: April 2, 1976
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JEAN ZAVODA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake El Leo Dam?

Lake El Leo 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 Lake El Leo Dam?

Lake El Leo Dam is owned by JEAN ZAVODA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake El Leo Dam built?

Lake El Leo Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Lake El Leo Dam?

Lake El Leo 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 Lake El Leo Dam?

Lake El Leo Dam has a dam height of 26 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.

When was Lake El Leo Dam last inspected?

Lake El Leo Dam was last inspected on April 2, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.