North Zulch Reservoir Dam

North Zulch Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About North Zulch Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of North Zulch Reservoir 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 Tc Gustman Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-shepherd Creek.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 230 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/1992. That was over 33 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyMadison
River/StreamTr-shepherd Creek
Coordinates30.93525, -96.12288

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,980 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage167 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTC GUSTMAN ESTATE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/18/1992
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03233
Federal IDTX03233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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