Love Creek Dam

LOVE CREEK· Bandera, Texas· Earth· 32 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Love Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX)
Dam Length292 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge10,109 cfs
NID IDTX07322

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 24, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JAMES CALLAWAY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Love Creek Dam?

Love Creek 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 Love Creek Dam?

Love Creek Dam is owned by JAMES CALLAWAY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Love Creek Dam?

Love Creek Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Love Creek Dam last inspected?

Love Creek Dam was last inspected on March 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.