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 assessed | 141 | Other | 1982 |
| Raschke Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Water Supply | 1948 |
| Lagarto Trib Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Taylor Lake No 3 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | 1965 | |
| Esse Lake No 7 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Taylor Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | 1965 | |
| House Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Esse Lake No 8 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Katzfey Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Water Supply | 1963 |
| Chris Moser Tank Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Rc Harris Estate Reservoir Levee | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Irrigation | 1955 |
| Taylor Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | 1965 | |
| Alamo Tank Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1953 |
| James Esse Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Lillian Esse Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Tips Park Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1914 |
| Roy Lee Esse Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Arnold Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | 1955 |