Schumacher Lake Dam
Schumacher Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schumacher Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schumacher Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Minnie Schumacher (private). It impounds the Tr-davidson Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-davidson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.43085, -96.64136 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MINNIE SCHUMACHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00078 |
| Federal ID | TX00078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |