Lake Lawn Dam, located in Taylor, Texas, along the Red Bank Creek, has been serving as a vital irrigation resource since its completion in 1912.
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This private earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 2250 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 450 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity.
With a spillway width of 154 feet, Lake Lawn Dam features three uncontrolled outlet gates and a moderate hazard potential rating. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding areas. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change impacts water availability, Lake Lawn Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating future challenges.
Year Completed |
1912 |
Dam Length |
2250 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
RED BANK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
37 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Cat Claw Ck At Abilene
|
1cfs |
Cedar Ck At Ih 20
|
0cfs |
Hords Ck Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Elm Ck At Ballinger
|
0cfs |
Jim Ned Ck At Cr 140 Nr Coleman
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Hawley
|
3cfs |