Lakeview Estates Dam

Wilson, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Lakeview Estates Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length824 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area312 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06839

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

LAKEVIEW ESTATES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakeview Estates Dam?

Lakeview Estates 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 Lakeview Estates Dam?

Lakeview Estates Dam is owned by LAKEVIEW ESTATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lakeview Estates Dam built?

Lakeview Estates Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Lakeview Estates Dam?

Lakeview Estates Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lakeview Estates Dam?

Lakeview Estates 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.