Lake Tejas Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Tejas Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03818 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JOHNNY HOGUE ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Tejas Dam?
Lake Tejas 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 Tejas Dam?
Lake Tejas Dam is owned by JOHNNY HOGUE ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Tejas Dam built?
Lake Tejas Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Tejas Dam?
Lake Tejas 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 Tejas Dam?
Lake Tejas Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Tejas Dam last inspected?
Lake Tejas Dam was last inspected on July 6, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.