L M Whitely Dam
L M Whitely Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About L M Whitely Dam
The primary purpose of L M Whitely Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lm Whitely (private). It impounds the Tr-south Leon River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Leon River |
| Coordinates | 31.78818, -98.47154 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LM WHITELY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04293 |
| Federal ID | TX04293 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |