Lake Olden Dam
Lake Olden Dam is a gravity dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Olden Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Olden Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ebaa Iron Inc (private). It impounds the Leon River.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 623 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,607 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 207 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.37137, -98.76927 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 623 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,607 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,607 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,607 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 207 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 241,379 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EBAA IRON INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01407 |
| Federal ID | TX01407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |