Lewis Dam
Lewis Dam is an earth dam located in Burnet County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lewis Dam
The primary purpose of Lewis Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Costillo Lewis (private). It impounds the Tr-colorado River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burnet |
| River/Stream | Tr-colorado River |
| Coordinates | 30.54684, -98.19663 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COSTILLO LEWIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00985 |
| Federal ID | TX00985 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |