Draeger Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Draeger Lake Dam, located in Lee County, Texas, was completed in 1970 and stands at a height of 20 feet.


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Summary

This private Earth dam, with a buttress core, serves as a crucial structure on the TR-Middle Yegua Creek. With a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.

Despite its age, Draeger Lake Dam remains in good condition, with a high hazard potential due to its location and function. Although it lacks a spillway, the dam features outlet gates for water release. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Draeger Lake Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure in Texas. Its presence on the Middle Yegua Creek contributes to the overall water management system in the area, highlighting the interconnectedness of dams and water resources in the region. As efforts continue to address the high-risk potential associated with the dam, ongoing monitoring and risk management measures are crucial to safeguarding both the dam and the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

330

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-MIDDLE YEGUA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

104

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.