Mccarty Lake Dam
Mccarty Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shackelford County, Texas, built in 1942. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mccarty Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mccarty Lake 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 City Of Albany (local government). It impounds the Salt Prong Hubbard Creek.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 263 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,696 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2019.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Shackelford |
| River/Stream | Salt Prong Hubbard Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.65815, -99.35966 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,696 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,696 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 263 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ALBANY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03117 |
| Federal ID | TX03117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |