Love Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Love Creek Dam in Bandera, Texas, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).


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Summary

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
       
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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.