Lake Tejas Dam, located in Colmesneil, Texas, was completed in 1935 by the Texas Highway Department and is owned by the local government.
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The dam, constructed primarily for recreational purposes, is an earth dam with a height of 18 feet and a length of 600 feet. It impounds water from One Mile Branch, creating a surface area of 11 acres and a storage capacity of 217 acre-feet.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Tejas Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although the dam's hazard potential is not available and its condition is not rated, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The spillway, which is uncontrolled and 25 feet wide, allows for a maximum discharge of 461 cubic feet per second.
With its scenic surroundings and recreational opportunities, Lake Tejas Dam is a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its historical significance, combined with its role in water storage and management, makes it a site of interest for those interested in exploring the intersection of human infrastructure and natural resources in the context of climate change.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
ONE MILE BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
1.95 |
Nid Storage |
217 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
|
1080cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff
|
2980cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
|
919cfs |
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
9cfs |
Village Ck Nr Kountze
|
368cfs |
Menard Ck Nr Rye
|
59cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Lake Tejas City Park
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Bouton Lake Campground
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Bouton Lake
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Magnolia Ridge - Town Bluff Reservoir
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