Falls Cattle Lake Dam
Falls Cattle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Falls County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Falls Cattle Lake Dam
Falls Cattle Lake Dam is a dam in Falls, Texas. The dam is owned by William Hobby (private). It impounds the Tr-bean Branch near Marlin.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/08/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Falls |
| Nearest City | Marlin |
| River/Stream | Tr-bean Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.33354, -96.90722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,608 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | WILLIAM HOBBY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01039 |
| Federal ID | TX01039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |