Lake Eastland Dam
Lake Eastland Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1922. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Eastland Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Eastland 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 City Of Eastland (local government). It impounds the North Fork Leon River near Eastland.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 945 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 293 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,561 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 33 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| Nearest City | Eastland |
| River/Stream | North Fork Leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.41641, -98.83258 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,561 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,561 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 293 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF EASTLAND |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01411 |
| Federal ID | TX01411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |