Mccasland Lake No 3 Dam
Mccasland Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mccasland Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Mccasland Lake No 3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mccasland Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Merrell Creek near Adamsville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 496 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Mills |
| Nearest City | Adamsville |
| River/Stream | Merrell Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.56657, -98.37970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 496 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MCCASLAND FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03301 |
| Federal ID | TX03301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |