Lowe Lake No1 Dam

TR-RICHARDSON CREEK· McMullen, Texas· Built 1978· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lowe Lake No1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length575 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area212 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDTX06753

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

GUY LOWE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lowe Lake No1 Dam?

Lowe Lake No1 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 Lowe Lake No1 Dam?

Lowe Lake No1 Dam is owned by GUY LOWE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lowe Lake No1 Dam built?

Lowe Lake No1 Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Lowe Lake No1 Dam?

Lowe Lake No1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lowe Lake No1 Dam?

Lowe Lake No1 Dam has a dam height of 18 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.