So Relle Lake Dam

STINKING CREEK· Kent, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

So Relle Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage412 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX02291

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

PURVIS RELLE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of So Relle Lake Dam?

So Relle 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 So Relle Lake Dam?

So Relle Lake Dam is owned by PURVIS RELLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was So Relle Lake Dam built?

So Relle Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 So Relle Lake Dam?

So Relle Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 So Relle Lake Dam?

So Relle Lake Dam has a dam height of 50 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.