Lake Leon Dam
Lake Leon Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Leon Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Leon 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 Eastland County Wsd (local government). It impounds the Leon River.
The dam stands 99 feet tall and stretches 3,700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,590 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70,630 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 252 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2023.
At 99 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 |
| River/Stream | Leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.36272, -98.67562 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 88 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28,042 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,590 acres |
| Drainage Area | 252 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200,256 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EASTLAND COUNTY WSD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01417 |
| Federal ID | TX01417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |