Belvy Lake Dam
Belvy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nueces County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Belvy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Belvy Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Belvy Jr Wm And Belvy Sr Wm (private). It impounds the West Oso Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 426 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Nueces |
| River/Stream | West Oso Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.71667, -97.52000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BELVY JR WM AND BELVY SR WM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01555 |
| Federal ID | TX01555 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |