Plowden Lake Dam

Texas, Austin County, TR-SAN BERNARD RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyAustin
RiverTR-SAN BERNARD RIVER
Coordinates29.70680, -96.26837

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length3,700 ft
NID Storage196 acre-ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJAMES PLOWDEN

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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