Welder Lake No 5 Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyLa Salle
River/StreamPIEDRA CREEK
Coordinates28.22822, -98.90874

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage840 acre-ft
Max Storage840 acre-ft
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerPAT WELDER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01987
Federal IDTX01987
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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