Welder Lake No 9 Dam
Welder Lake No 9 Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Welder Lake No 9 Dam
The primary purpose of Welder Lake No 9 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 Piedra Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 725 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 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 | Piedra Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.25437, -98.91352 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 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 | TX02003 |
| Federal ID | TX02003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |