Tierra Linda Lower Dam

INDIAN BRANCH· Gillespie, Texas· Built 1958· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Tierra Linda Lower Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDTX04308

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: September 28, 1989
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TIERRA LINDA RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tierra Linda Lower Dam?

Tierra Linda Lower 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 Tierra Linda Lower Dam?

Tierra Linda Lower Dam is owned by TIERRA LINDA RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tierra Linda Lower Dam built?

Tierra Linda Lower Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Tierra Linda Lower Dam?

Tierra Linda Lower Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Tierra Linda Lower Dam?

Tierra Linda Lower Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Tierra Linda Lower Dam last inspected?

Tierra Linda Lower Dam was last inspected on September 28, 1989. 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.