Lamadera Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lamadera Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. 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 | 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07422 |
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
BEAR VIEW PROPERTIES LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lamadera Lake Dam?
Lamadera Lake 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 Lamadera Lake Dam?
Lamadera Lake Dam is owned by BEAR VIEW PROPERTIES LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lamadera Lake Dam built?
Lamadera Lake Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Lamadera Lake Dam?
Lamadera Lake 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 Lamadera Lake Dam last inspected?
Lamadera Lake Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.