Scrutchin Lake Dam
Scrutchin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scrutchin Lake Dam
Scrutchin Lake Dam is a dam in Hays, Texas. The dam is owned by Theodora Scrutchin (private). It impounds the Tr-san Marcos River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| River/Stream | Tr-san Marcos River |
| Coordinates | 29.85652, -97.92326 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | THEODORA SCRUTCHIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01586 |
| Federal ID | TX01586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |