Little Lemmon Lake Dam

TR-TRINITY RIVER· Dallas, Texas· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Little Lemmon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
NID IDTX06444

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

DALLAS COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Lemmon Lake Dam?

Little Lemmon Lake 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 Little Lemmon Lake Dam?

Little Lemmon Lake Dam is owned by DALLAS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Little Lemmon Lake Dam?

Little Lemmon Lake 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 Little Lemmon Lake Dam?

Little Lemmon Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.