Love Creek Dam in Bandera, Texas, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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This earth dam, standing at 32 feet high with a hydraulic height of 30 feet, was last inspected in 2016 and has a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. The dam, located on Love Creek, serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply, and its construction dates back to an unknown time with modifications made in 2002 to its foundation.
The dam features a spillway width of 167 feet and outlet gates for controlled and uncontrolled water release. With a maximum discharge capacity of 10,109 cubic feet per second, Love Creek Dam plays a vital role in managing the flow of Love Creek. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam has an emergency action plan (EAP) in place, last revised in 2012, to ensure preparedness for any unforeseen events. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Love Creek Dam an intriguing structure with a significant impact on the surrounding environment and water management practices in the region.
Years Modified |
2002 - Foundation |
Dam Length |
292 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
LOVE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
3.1 |
Nid Storage |
65 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |