Lake Elverda Dam
Lake Elverda Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Elverda Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Elverda 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 Albert Schweinle;david Courmier (private). It impounds the Serasca Creek & Tr-buffalo Ck.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 6,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 388 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 03/24/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Serasca Creek & Tr-buffalo Ck |
| Coordinates | 31.44508, -95.87369 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ALBERT SCHWEINLE;DAVID COURMIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02442 |
| Federal ID | TX02442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |