Macomber Reservoir
Macomber Reservoir is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Macomber Reservoir
The primary purpose of Macomber Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cf Macomber Et Al (private). It impounds the Nueces River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Nueces River |
| Coordinates | 28.40667, -99.21417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CF MACOMBER ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02015 |
| Federal ID | TX02015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |