Foster Lake Dam
Foster Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Foster Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Foster 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 Michael Trammell (private). It impounds the Tr-piney Creek near Smithville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 03/16/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Nearest City | Smithville |
| River/Stream | Tr-piney Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.95919, -97.31396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MICHAEL TRAMMELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02722 |
| Federal ID | TX02722 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |