East West Lake Dam
East West Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About East West Lake Dam
The primary purpose of East West Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burleson County (local government). It impounds the Second Davidson Creek & Trib near Caldwell.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,080 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burleson |
| Nearest City | Caldwell |
| River/Stream | Second Davidson Creek & Trib |
| Coordinates | 30.51185, -96.77681 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BURLESON COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04209 |
| Federal ID | TX04209 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |