Lakeview Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Wilson County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 824 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 Lakeview Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeview Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeview Estates (private).
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 824 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 312 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 | Wilson |
| Nearest City | Sutherland Springs |
| Coordinates | 29.35000, -98.03333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 824 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 312 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakeview Estates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06839 |
| Federal ID | TX06839 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |