Lcra Dam Bay City Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The LCRA Dam Bay City Dam, located in Matagorda, Texas, along the Colorado River, was completed in 1963 for the primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

The dam, standing at 13 feet in height and with a length of 230 feet, serves as an essential water resource for the region, with a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Despite being designated as a non-spillway dam, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and supply for agricultural needs in the area.

With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the LCRA Dam Bay City Dam is closely monitored by regulatory agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently available, the structure's integrity and safety are regularly inspected and maintained. Although lacking spillway features, the dam's design, attributed to Brown and Root Inc and LCRA, incorporates buttress elements to support its hydraulic and structural height.

As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, the LCRA Dam Bay City Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving climate conditions. Enthusiasts and stakeholders interested in water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the strategic role that this dam plays in ensuring a reliable water supply for irrigation and other essential purposes in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

230

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

COLORADO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Other

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

156

Structural Height

13

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.