Walter Droemer Lake Dam
Walter Droemer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Walter Droemer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Walter Droemer 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 Walter And Alvina Droemer 1983 Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-wolf Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Lee |
| River/Stream | Tr-wolf Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.16053, -96.95495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WALTER AND ALVINA DROEMER 1983 TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02660 |
| Federal ID | TX02660 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |