C And H Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

C and H Lake Dam, located in Lee County, Texas, was completed in 1973 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for recreation, is an earth-type dam with a height of 14 feet and a length of 880 feet, creating a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-WEST YEGUA CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. Despite being rated as 'Not Available' in terms of hazard potential and 'Not Rated' in condition assessment, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level of 2. The dam has not been inspected since January 1974, with no information available on emergency action plans, inundation maps, or risk management measures. As a private-owned structure, the C and H Lake Dam provides a scenic and recreational environment for visitors while facing potential risks that need to be addressed for the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

880

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-WEST YEGUA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

330

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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