Lytle Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lytle Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 171 acres |
| Drainage Area | 59 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,884 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02705 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
LYTLE LAKE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lytle Lake Dam?
Lytle Lake 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 Lytle Lake Dam?
Lytle Lake Dam is owned by LYTLE LAKE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lytle Lake Dam built?
Lytle Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Lytle Lake Dam?
Lytle Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lytle Lake Dam?
Lytle Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Lytle Lake Dam last inspected?
Lytle Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.