Vesper Lake Dam
Vesper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vesper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Vesper 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 Dick Vesper (private). It impounds the Espio Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Espio Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.53034, -99.42331 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DICK VESPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02327 |
| Federal ID | TX02327 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |