Ls Johnson Lake Dam
Ls Johnson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kinney County, Texas, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ls Johnson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ls Johnson 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 Ls Johnson (private). It impounds the Salado Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1944, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kinney |
| River/Stream | Salado Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.10218, -100.52596 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LS JOHNSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04184 |
| Federal ID | TX04184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |