Laity Lodge Dam
Laity Lodge Dam is a buttress dam located in Real County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Laity Lodge Dam
The primary purpose of Laity Lodge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H E Butt Foundation (private). It impounds the East Prong Frio River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 216 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Real |
| River/Stream | East Prong Frio River |
| Coordinates | 29.86031, -99.65805 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 216 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H E BUTT FOUNDATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06449 |
| Federal ID | TX06449 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |