Gubel Trust Lake No 3 Dam
Gubel Trust Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gubel Trust Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Gubel Trust Lake No 3 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 Gubel Trust (private). It impounds the Salt Branch.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Salt Branch |
| Coordinates | 28.60569, -98.49273 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GUBEL TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03016 |
| Federal ID | TX03016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |