Lillian Esse Lake Dam
Lillian Esse Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Live Oak County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lillian Esse Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lillian 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 Lillian Esse (private). It impounds the Bell Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 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 | Bell Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.72274, -98.14047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LILLIAN ESSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02476 |
| Federal ID | TX02476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |