Mcspadden Lake Dam
Mcspadden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randall County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcspadden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcspadden Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Taylor-foster Inc (private). It impounds the Tierra Blanca Creek near Canyon.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/03/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Randall |
| Nearest City | Canyon |
| River/Stream | Tierra Blanca Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.97060, -101.89531 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TAYLOR-FOSTER INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03590 |
| Federal ID | TX03590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |