Rehm Lake Dam
Rehm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Uvalde County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rehm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rehm 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 Al Rehm Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-east Elm Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Uvalde |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.17500, -99.44500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | AL REHM ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04145 |
| Federal ID | TX04145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |