Welder Lake No 8 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in La Salle, Texas, Welder Lake No 8 Dam stands as a vital water supply structure along Quintania Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1969, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 950 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. While it serves the primary purpose of water supply, it also supports recreational activities with its 10-acre surface area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Welder Lake No 8 Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being unrated. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness measures in place, the dam's hazard potential remains a concern. However, the dam's strategic location and historical significance in the region make it a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor for potential risks and improvements.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
QUINTANIA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
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0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
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0cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
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0cfs |
San Miguel Ck Nr Tilden
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0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Welder Lake No 8 Dam