Koa Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Koa Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Koa 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 Jose Villarreal (private). It impounds the Tr-nueces River.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 882 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 02/10/2016. That was over 10 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyLa Salle
River/StreamTr-nueces River
Coordinates28.43193, -99.25194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length882 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage122 acre-ft
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerJOSE VILLARREAL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/10/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04604
Federal IDTX04604
More InfoState Dam Safety Program