Arvil Setzler Dam
Arvil Setzler Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arvil Setzler Dam
The primary purpose of Arvil Setzler Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Arvil Setzler (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 04/04/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.21101, -98.60040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ARVIL SETZLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04294 |
| Federal ID | TX04294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |