Schuchart Lake Dam
Schuchart Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schuchart Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schuchart 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 Ernest Schuchart (private). It impounds the Mesquite Creek near Riomedina.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Medina |
| Nearest City | Riomedina |
| River/Stream | Mesquite Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.52056, -98.84480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ERNEST SCHUCHART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04574 |
| Federal ID | TX04574 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |