Lowrance Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Lowrance Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lowrance Lake 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 Burr Ranch (private). It impounds the Quemado Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 03/29/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| River/Stream | Quemado Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.95253, -100.51311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Burr Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03671 |
| Federal ID | TX03671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |