Lake Placid Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyGuadalupe
Nearest CitySEGUIN
River/StreamGUADALUPE RIVER
Coordinates29.54845, -97.99964

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length2,057 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,785 acre-ft
Max Storage9,785 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,624 acre-ft
Surface Area248 acres
Drainage Area37 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01600
Federal IDTX01600
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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