James Esse Lake Dam
James Esse Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Live Oak County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About James Esse Lake Dam
The primary purpose of James Esse 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 James Esse (private). It impounds the Tr-west Weedy Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Live Oak |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Weedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.69945, -98.13635 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JAMES ESSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02475 |
| Federal ID | TX02475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |