Raschke Lake Dam
Raschke Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Live Oak County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Raschke Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Raschke 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 Estate Of William L Raschke (private). It impounds the Tr-willow Hollow.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 442 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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-willow Hollow |
| Coordinates | 28.52780, -98.26702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ESTATE OF WILLIAM L RASCHKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02479 |
| Federal ID | TX02479 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |