Swisher Lake Dam
Swisher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Webb County, Texas, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Swisher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swisher Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ross Swisher Administrator (private). It impounds the Florida Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,922 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 315 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Webb |
| River/Stream | Florida Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.90586, -99.41552 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,922 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROSS SWISHER ADMINISTRATOR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02274 |
| Federal ID | TX02274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |