Lometa Dam
Lometa Dam is an earth dam located in Lampasas County, Texas, built in 1909. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lometa Dam
The primary purpose of Lometa Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Utilities Inc Of Texas (private). It impounds the Salt Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,257 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lampasas |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.22833, -98.42118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 554 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,882 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | UTILITIES INC OF TEXAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00984 |
| Federal ID | TX00984 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |