Lane City Diversion Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lane City Diversion Dam in Wharton, Texas, is a crucial water resource structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Summary
This concrete dam, standing at a height of 14.8 feet and a structural height of 36.2 feet, serves a primary purpose that is not listed specifically. It is designed as a buttress dam and features a spillway with a width of 128 feet for uncontrolled water release.
With a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, Lane City Diversion Dam plays a vital role in water management in the region. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not rated, the risk assessment suggests a moderate risk level. The dam is equipped with Bascule and uncontrolled outlet gates, indicating its functionality in controlling water flow. Overall, Lane City Diversion Dam serves as an essential infrastructure for water diversion and resource management in Texas, contributing to the state's water security and climate resilience efforts.
Dam Length |
214 |
Dam Height |
14.8 |
River Or Stream |
|
Nid Storage |
305 |
Structural Height |
36.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Bascule - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado Rv At Wharton
|
333cfs |
San Bernard Rv Nr Boling
|
136cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Bay City
|
2670cfs |
Tres Palacios Rv Nr Midfield
|
44cfs |
E Mustang Ck Nr Louise
|
3cfs |
Big Ck Nr Needville
|
45cfs |
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.
Lane City Diversion Dam