Gates Lake Dam
Gates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gates Lake 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 Lee Gates (private). It impounds the Arroyo De Leon.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| River/Stream | Arroyo De Leon |
| Coordinates | 27.74373, -98.91045 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,715 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LEE GATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02271 |
| Federal ID | TX02271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |