Lucas Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fenner And Taylor Pond Dam Butler Dam
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Lucas Dam, located in Bellville, Texas, was completed in 1977 and stands at 22 feet in height with a length of 890 feet.
Summary
Owned privately and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. The dam has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 54 acre-feet.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Lucas Dam is inspected and permitted by Texas authorities. It has a high risk assessment rating of 2, indicating potential hazards that require attention. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate. With a hazard potential that is not currently available and a condition assessment that is not rated, there is a need for further evaluation and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource infrastructure.
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Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
890 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SANDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
85 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
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0cfs |
Mill Ck Nr Bellville
|
6cfs |
Colorado Rv At Columbus
|
325cfs |
Brazos Rv At San Felipe
|
747cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead
|
697cfs |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
|
248cfs |
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.
Lucas Dam