Located in Fayette, Texas, the Lake Warrior Dam is a private-owned structure designed by G.W.
Wind
Humidity
Thompson and completed in 1973. This Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 22 feet and a length of 365 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7.2 acres, drawing water from TR-Miller Creek.
Although not regulated by the state, the Lake Warrior Dam boasts a moderate risk assessment level and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, and its last inspection was conducted in 2010. With a capacity for 662 cubic feet per second discharge and three uncontrolled outlet gates, the Lake Warrior Dam remains an important feature in the region for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
365 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILLER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
|
497cfs |
Colorado Rv At Smithville
|
465cfs |
Colorado Rv At Bastrop
|
376cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
|
0cfs |
Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder
|
0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bluff Creek Ranch
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Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park
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Buescher State Park
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