Lake Eanes Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyComanche
Nearest CityNEWBURG
River/StreamMERCER CREEK
Coordinates31.85282, -98.61817

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,433 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,780 acre-ft
Max Storage2,780 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,092 acre-ft
Surface Area124 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge23,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerP&G RANCH PROPERTIES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection12/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03492
Federal IDTX03492
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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