Little Alamo Lake Dam, located in La Salle, Texas, was completed in 1964 and stands at a height of 16 feet, with a length of 1025 feet.
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The dam serves primarily as a water supply structure, with a storage capacity of 448 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 128 acre-feet. This earth dam with a buttress core type sits on the TR-Green Branch river and is owned and operated by a private entity.
Despite its relatively small size, Little Alamo Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being not rated and the absence of a spillway. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and no emergency action plan is in place. The hazard potential of the dam is not available, and there is limited data on the risk management measures in place. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to play a crucial role in providing water supply to the surrounding area.
In the face of climate change and increasing water resource challenges, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Little Alamo Lake Dam become ever more critical. With the risk assessment indicating a high risk level, it is essential for the private owner to prioritize regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety and reliability of this vital water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1025 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GREEN BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
448 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
|
0cfs |
San Miguel Ck Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
|
0cfs |
Choke Canyon Res Owc Nr Three Rivers
|
33cfs |