Purola Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyHays
Nearest CityAUSTIN
River/StreamTR-PEDERNALES RIVER
Coordinates30.28665, -98.16525

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length699 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage237 acre-ft
Max Storage237 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,440 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWILLIAM KEYES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/02/2009
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04660
Federal IDTX04660
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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