Warner Dam No 1

LITTLE CREEK· Houston, Texas· Built 1957· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Warner Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDTX03272

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 16, 1977
State Regulated: No

Ownership

LUTHER E WARNER ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Warner Dam No 1?

Warner Dam No 1 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 Warner Dam No 1?

Warner Dam No 1 is owned by LUTHER E WARNER ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Warner Dam No 1 built?

Warner Dam No 1 was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Warner Dam No 1?

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

How tall is Warner Dam No 1?

Warner Dam No 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Warner Dam No 1 last inspected?

Warner Dam No 1 was last inspected on March 16, 1977. 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.