LAKE DE LAFOSSE DAM - TX03114-2805
Dam Name: LAKE DE LAFOSSE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 10/13/1981
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDTX03114-2805
Incident DescriptionOVERTOPPED
Named Hydrologic Event
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height24 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1187.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed1925
NID NumberTX03114
River NameDRY BRANCH
Latitude32.7332
Longitude-99.1085
Year Modified
1982
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
