Lieder Lake Dam
Lieder Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lieder Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lieder 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 Lawrence Leider (private). It impounds the Tr-hurricane Bayou.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-hurricane Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.32473, -95.52233 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,622 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAWRENCE LEIDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03264 |
| Federal ID | TX03264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |