Lake Gonzales Dam

Texas — Gonzales County — GUADALUPE RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyGonzales
RiverGUADALUPE RIVER
Coordinates29.49582, -97.62449

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length2,170 ft
NID Storage28,070 acre-ft
Max Storage28,070 acre-ft
Surface Area696 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerGUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY

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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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