La Mata Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 2,154 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 La Mata Lake Dam
The primary purpose of La Mata 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 Ruhmann Farm & Ranch Lc (private). It impounds the Tr-sauz Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,154 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 544 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-sauz Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.14532, -98.99050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,154 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ruhmann Farm & Ranch Lc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04611 |
| Federal ID | TX04611 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |