Emerald Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
River/StreamWEIRS CREEK
Coordinates30.45655, -95.49156

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length875 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage439 acre-ft
Max Storage439 acre-ft
Normal Storage214 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,470 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEMERALD LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/16/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00132
Federal IDTX00132
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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