Alexander Lake No 3 Dam
Alexander Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Alexander Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Alexander Lake No 3 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 Ben Alexander (private). It impounds the Tr-green Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 12/19/1978. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-green Branch |
| Coordinates | 28.31702, -98.85831 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BEN ALEXANDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/19/1978 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01993 |
| Federal ID | TX01993 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |