Lake Mcqueeney Dam is an earth dam located in Guadalupe County, Texas, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 1,555 ft long, taller than 88% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Mcqueeney Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mcqueeney Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Guadalupe-blanco River Authority (state). It impounds the Guadalupe River near Mcqueeney.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 396 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,697 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/06/2024.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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 | Guadalupe |
| Nearest City | Mcqueeney |
| River/Stream | Guadalupe River |
| Coordinates | 29.59436, -98.04070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,999 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 396 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,697 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Guadalupe-blanco River Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01601 |
| Federal ID | TX01601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |