Lake Tejas Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTyler
Nearest CityCOLMESNEIL
River/StreamONE MILE BRANCH
Coordinates30.90205, -94.40550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage217 acre-ft
Max Storage217 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge461 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCOLMESNEIL ISD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03773
Federal IDTX03773
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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