Saner Lake No 1 Dam

Saner Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Saner Lake No 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Saner Lake No 1 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 Mary Saner (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek.

The dam stands 19 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/1990. That was over 36 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyMaverick
River/StreamTr-elm Creek
Coordinates28.97016, -100.26458

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage365 acre-ft
Max Storage365 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMARY SANER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/28/1990
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03675
Federal IDTX03675
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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