Lake Velma Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 2013. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 2,600 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Lake Velma Dam
Lake Velma Dam is a dam in Anderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Elmwood Bradley Oaks LP (private). It impounds the Tributary of Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 956 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2013, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.00738, -95.77850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 956 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 956 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 571 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,346 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Elmwood Bradley Oaks LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07346 |
| Federal ID | TX07346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |