Catalog Record
Lake Texana (Texas) Sedimentation Survey Data
Lake Texana Sedimentation Survey Data. The primary purpose of this type of survey is to determine the present storage-elevation relationship of the reservoir and possible change in storage due to sedimentation. Lake Texana is associated with Palmetto Bend Dam. Reservoir sedimentation surveys typically contain a survey report, area-capacity (ACAP) table, and geospatial data.
Generation Effort
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys
Location
Lake Texana and Palmetto Bend Dam
Themes
Infrastructure and Assets
Reclamation Project
Palmetto Bend Project
Reclamation Program
Location Information
Location Name
Lake Texana and Palmetto Bend Dam
Location Description
Lake Texana and Palmetto Bend Dam are located on the Navidad River about 8 miles (13 km) east of Edna, in Jackson County, Texas. Palmetto Bend Dam is part of the Palmetto Bend Project, which supplies water for municipal and industrial use, for conserving fish and wildlife resources, and for recreational use. Construction of the dam began in 1976 and was essentially completed in 1980. Water storage operations were begun in May 1980. The Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) of Edna, Texas manages and operates the dam, reservoir, and all recreational facilities on the project.
Location Parent
State(s)
Texas
Unified Region(s)
Arkansas-Rio Grande-Texas-Gulf
Timezone
CT
Elevation
55 ft
Vertical Datum
NGVD29
Coordinates (lat, long)
(28.8892, -96.5836)
Horizontal Datum
WGS84
