Saner Lake No 1 Dam

TR-ELM CREEK· Maverick, Texas· Built 1940· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Saner Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage365 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDTX03675

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
Last Inspection: March 28, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MARY SANER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Saner Lake No 1 Dam?

Saner Lake No 1 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 Saner Lake No 1 Dam?

Saner Lake No 1 Dam is owned by MARY SANER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Saner Lake No 1 Dam built?

Saner Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Saner Lake No 1 Dam?

Saner Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Saner Lake No 1 Dam?

Saner Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Saner Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?

Saner Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on March 28, 1990. 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.