Lake Warrior Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 365 ft long. 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 Lake Warrior Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Warrior Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Andrew Lane Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-miller Creek near La Grange.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/27/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | La Grange |
| River/Stream | Tr-miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.01104, -96.96294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 662 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Andrew Lane Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04284 |
| Federal ID | TX04284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |