Lake Meadow Dam
Lake Meadow Dam is an earth dam located in Guadalupe County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lake Meadow Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Meadow Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Guadalupe-blanco River Authority (state). It impounds the Guadalupe River.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 107 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,771 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2024.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% 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 | Guadalupe |
| River/Stream | Guadalupe River |
| Coordinates | 29.52883, -97.93947 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 107 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,771 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01599 |
| Federal ID | TX01599 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |