Lake El Leo Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, was completed in 1956 and is owned privately.
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Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 560 feet in length. With a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, the dam also serves recreational activities. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8 acres.
Although the dam lacks a spillway, it has one outlet gate and is inspected and permitted by the state. The risk assessment for Lake El Leo Dam is classified as high, indicating the importance of proper risk management measures. With a hazard potential that is not available and a condition assessment that is not rated, the dam's emergency action plan and inundation maps are not prepared. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
560 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
BULLFROG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
135 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
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