Old Lake Winters City Dam
Old Lake Winters City Dam is an earth dam located in Runnels County, Texas, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Old Lake Winters City Dam
The primary purpose of Old Lake Winters City 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 City Of Winters (local government). It impounds the Elm Creek near Ballinger.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 3,090 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,032 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 65 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Runnels |
| Nearest City | Ballinger |
| River/Stream | Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.95100, -99.87458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,090 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,032 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,032 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,447 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WINTERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03245 |
| Federal ID | TX03245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |