White Lake Dam, located in Helotes, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam that was completed in 1967 for the primary purpose of water supply.
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Standing at a height of 33 feet and stretching over 633 feet in length, the dam helps create a storage capacity of 198 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 146 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Chimenca Creek and falls under the regulation of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Despite its age, White Lake Dam is categorized as having a high risk potential, with a hazard potential that is currently not available. The dam's condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated", indicating a lack of recent inspection data. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate. The risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps for the dam are all listed as not available, suggesting a potential area for improvement in terms of safety and emergency preparedness.
With its unique design as a private Earth dam serving the critical function of water supply, White Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As discussions around dam safety and risk management continue to evolve, the condition and regulation of dams like White Lake will be important considerations in ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
633 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
CHIMENEA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
198 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |