Beckman Lake No 1 Dam
Beckman Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beckman Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Beckman Lake No 1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Laura Beckman (private). It impounds the North Prong Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | McMullen |
| River/Stream | North Prong Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.59082, -98.70683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LAURA BECKMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02996 |
| Federal ID | TX02996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |