Powell Lake Dam
Powell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Powell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Powell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thomas Powell (private). It impounds the Small Greens Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Lee |
| River/Stream | Small Greens Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.13633, -96.88049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THOMAS POWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05758 |
| Federal ID | TX05758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |