Lemon Dam

WEBSTER BRANCH· Wood, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lemon Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX00960

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

GEORGE LEMON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lemon Dam?

Lemon 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 Lemon Dam?

Lemon Dam is owned by GEORGE LEMON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lemon Dam built?

Lemon Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Lemon Dam?

Lemon Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lemon Dam?

Lemon Dam has a dam height of 25 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.