Lake Sealy Dam
Lake Sealy Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Sealy Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Sealy Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Central Colorado River Authority (local government). It impounds the Mud Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,155 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2016.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.77600, -99.28673 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02220 |
| Federal ID | TX02220 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |