Lake Reed Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 660 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Reed Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Reed Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pearland Convalescent Homes (private). It impounds the Yellow Branch.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,180 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Yellow Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.15464, -96.06226 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pearland Convalescent Homes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02434 |
| Federal ID | TX02434 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |