Lemons Lake Dam
Lemons Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Castro County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lemons Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lemons 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 Brent Lemons;keith Lemons (private). It impounds the North Fork Running Water Draw.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 321 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, 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 05/01/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Castro |
| River/Stream | North Fork Running Water Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.35781, -102.13125 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRENT LEMONS;KEITH LEMONS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03712 |
| Federal ID | TX03712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |