Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam

TR-COLORADO RIVER· Coke, Texas· Built 1930· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDTX03521

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

CITY OF ROBERT LEE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam?

Robert Lee Old City 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 Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam?

Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF ROBERT LEE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam built?

Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam?

Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam?

Robert Lee Old City Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.