Lane City Diversion Dam

Wharton, Texas· Concrete· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lane City Diversion Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length214 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage305 acre-ft
Normal Storage305 acre-ft
Max Discharge1 cfs
NID IDTX07485

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lane City Diversion Dam?

Lane City Diversion 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 Lane City Diversion Dam?

Lane City Diversion Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Lane City Diversion Dam?

Lane City Diversion Dam has a dam height of 15 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.