Lake Lydia Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Lydia Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,960 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00951 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LAKE LYDIA INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Lydia Dam?
Lake Lydia Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Lydia Dam?
Lake Lydia Dam is owned by LAKE LYDIA INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Lydia Dam built?
Lake Lydia Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Lydia Dam?
Lake Lydia Dam 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 Lake Lydia Dam?
Lake Lydia 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.
When was Lake Lydia Dam last inspected?
Lake Lydia Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.