Gates Lake Dam
Gates Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dimmit County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gates Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gates 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 Albert Gates (private). It impounds the Tr-velenzuela Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Dimmit |
| River/Stream | Tr-velenzuela Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.20175, -99.77901 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ALBERT GATES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05606 |
| Federal ID | TX05606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |