Drechsel Lake Dam
Drechsel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Somervell County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Drechsel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Drechsel 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 Rhw Drechsel Sr (private). It impounds the Mustang Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 | Somervell |
| River/Stream | Mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.11566, -97.81204 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RHW DRECHSEL SR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04132 |
| Federal ID | TX04132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |