Lowe Lake No1 Dam
Lowe Lake No1 Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lowe Lake No1 Dam
The primary purpose of Lowe Lake No1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Guy Lowe (private). It impounds the Tr-richardson Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 212 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Tr-richardson Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.36667, -98.62500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 212 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GUY LOWE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06753 |
| Federal ID | TX06753 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |