Lake Loraine Dam
Lake Loraine Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Loraine Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Loraine 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 Robert Adams Et Al (private). It impounds the South Long Dry Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, 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 | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | South Long Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18883, -100.45659 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ROBERT ADAMS ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04194 |
| Federal ID | TX04194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |