Emil Bayer Lake Dam
Emil Bayer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Kinney County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Emil Bayer Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Emil Bayer 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 Emil Bayer (private). It impounds the Tequesquite Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kinney |
| River/Stream | Tequesquite Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.19006, -100.57672 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EMIL BAYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04187 |
| Federal ID | TX04187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |