Dams in Live Oak County, Texas
18Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Live Oak County, Texas
Live Oak County has 18 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Live Oak County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Choke Canyon Dam at 141 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Canyon Dam | High | Not Available | 141 | Other | 1982 |
| Raschke Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Water Supply | 1948 |
| Lagarto Trib Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Taylor Lake No 3 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | 1965 | |
| Esse Lake No 7 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Taylor Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | 1965 | |
| House Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Esse Lake No 8 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Katzfey Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Chris Moser Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Rc Harris Estate Reservoir Levee | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Irrigation | 1955 |
| Taylor Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | 1965 | |
| Alamo Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1953 |
| James Esse Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Lillian Esse Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Tips Park Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1914 |
| Roy Lee Esse Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Arnold Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | 1955 |