Ma Wade Dam
Ma Wade Dam is a gravity dam located in Gonzales County, Texas, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ma Wade Dam
The primary purpose of Ma Wade 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 Alice Ainsworth Et Al (private). It impounds the Guadalupe River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,058 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, 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 12/04/1973. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gonzales |
| River/Stream | Guadalupe River |
| Coordinates | 29.49542, -97.58653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,058 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,058 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,058 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | ALICE AINSWORTH ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01911 |
| Federal ID | TX01911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |