Welder Lake No 8 Dam
Welder Lake No 8 Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Welder Lake No 8 Dam
The primary purpose of Welder Lake No 8 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 Quintania Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Quintania Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.27372, -98.88459 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 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 | TX02004 |
| Federal ID | TX02004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |