Edward Johnson Lake 1 Dam
Edward Johnson Lake 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edward Johnson Lake 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Edward Johnson Lake 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Edward Johnson (private). It impounds the Tr-nails Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Lee |
| River/Stream | Tr-nails Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.23970, -96.91330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EDWARD JOHNSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07119 |
| Federal ID | TX07119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |