Steinhauser Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Moore Lake Dam Ring Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Steinhauser Lake Dam, located in Fayette County, Texas, stands as a crucial structure for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1965, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 19 feet and stretches to a length of 650 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres.
Despite its importance, Steinhauser Lake Dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam poses a high risk, with limited hazard potential information available. While the dam has not been inspected or assessed recently, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and advocate for the maintenance and safety of this critical structure to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and wildlife.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LIVE OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
170 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Smithville
|
465cfs |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
|
497cfs |
Sandy Fork Ck At Hwy 97 Nr Waelder
|
0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Bastrop
|
376cfs |
Peach Ck Bl Dilworth
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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.
Steinhauser Lake Dam