Blue Wing Lake Dam
Blue Wing Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bexar County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blue Wing Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Blue Wing Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blue-wing Club (private). It impounds the Tr-san Antonio River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 3,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 01/16/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| River/Stream | Tr-san Antonio River |
| Coordinates | 29.25571, -98.43117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BLUE-WING CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01456 |
| Federal ID | TX01456 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |