Gallant Lake Dam
Gallant Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bandera County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gallant Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gallant Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ja Gallant (private). It impounds the Elm Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Bandera |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.76548, -99.28345 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JA GALLANT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02907 |
| Federal ID | TX02907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |