Leyendecker Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: San Ramon Dam Martinez Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 28, 2025
Leyendecker Lake Dam, located in Webb, Texas, is a private-owned structure completed in 1979 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is an earth-type structure with a height of 8 feet and a length of 1100 feet, providing a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Becerra Creek, the dam serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, ensuring water availability for various uses. Despite its age, the dam is currently assessed as being in a not rated condition with a high risk potential.
With no spillway and limited inspection data available, the condition of Leyendecker Lake Dam raises concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The absence of emergency action plans and inundation maps, coupled with a lack of hazard potential assessment, highlights the need for improved risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community in the event of a dam failure. The dam's location in the Galveston District adds to its significance as a water resource structure in the region, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and functionality.
As an earth-type dam with a critical risk rating, Leyendecker Lake Dam presents a complex challenge for water resource management in Texas. The dam's association with fire protection and small-scale water storage underscores its importance for local agricultural and emergency preparedness needs. However, the lack of detailed data on inspections, emergency response plans, and hazard assessments raises concerns about the dam's long-term sustainability and safety. Moving forward, improved monitoring and risk mitigation strategies are essential to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure the continued reliability of Leyendecker Lake Dam as a vital water resource in the region.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BECERRA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Rio Grande At Laredo
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1760cfs |
Zacate Ck At Laredo
|
0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Leyendecker Lake Dam