Lake Jean Dam
Lake Jean Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Jean Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Jean Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clear Lake Pines Maintenance Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-miller Creek near La Grange.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | La Grange |
| River/Stream | Tr-miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.00095, -96.96056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLEAR LAKE PINES MAINTENANCE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09386 |
| Federal ID | TX09386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |