Lee Dam No 1
Lee Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Brown County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lee Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Lee Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sam Lee (private). It impounds the Tr-mackinnally Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 11/01/1971. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | Tr-mackinnally Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.56833, -98.89667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SAM LEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06215 |
| Federal ID | TX06215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |