Saner Lake No 3 Dam

TR-ELM CREEK· Maverick, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Saner Lake No 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX03677

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 3 Dam?

Saner Lake No 3 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 3 Dam?

Saner Lake No 3 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 3 Dam built?

Saner Lake No 3 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Saner Lake No 3 Dam?

Saner Lake No 3 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 3 Dam last inspected?

Saner Lake No 3 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.