Ernst Lake Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales |
| Nearest City | SMILEY |
| River/Stream | TR-SANDIES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.31000, -97.75000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELWOOD ERNST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |