Glass Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,650 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 Glass Dam
The primary purpose of Glass Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Glass (private). It impounds the Tr-los Olmus Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-los Olmus Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.08948, -99.12605 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Glass |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06271 |
| Federal ID | TX06271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |