Artesian Lake Dam
Artesian Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Artesian Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Artesian Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Artesian Lake Estates Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fork San Jacinto River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 06/26/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fork San Jacinto River |
| Coordinates | 30.29913, -95.50421 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ARTESIAN LAKE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04889 |
| Federal ID | TX04889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |