Garcia Lake Dam
Garcia Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jasper County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Garcia Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Garcia 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 Conrado Garcia (private). It impounds the Tr-deer Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Tr-deer Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.54407, -93.94397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CONRADO GARCIA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03933 |
| Federal ID | TX03933 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |