Cuero Lake Dam
Cuero Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in DeWitt County, Texas, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cuero Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cuero Lake Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Small Hydro Of Texas Inc (private). It impounds the Guadalupe River near Cuero.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 159 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 808 acre-feet. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 05/22/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | DeWitt |
| Nearest City | Cuero |
| River/Stream | Guadalupe River |
| Coordinates | 29.12997, -97.31151 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 159 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 808 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | SMALL HYDRO OF TEXAS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03991 |
| Federal ID | TX03991 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |