Little Alamo Lake Dam
Little Alamo Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Little Alamo Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Little Alamo Lake 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 Pat Welder (private). It impounds the Tr-green Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,025 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 448 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-green Branch |
| Coordinates | 28.25273, -98.81539 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,025 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAT WELDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01995 |
| Federal ID | TX01995 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |