Mccasland Irrigation Lake Dam
Mccasland Irrigation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mccasland Irrigation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mccasland Irrigation 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 Mccasland Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-bennett Creek near Adamsville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 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 | Mills |
| Nearest City | Adamsville |
| River/Stream | Tr-bennett Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.43169, -98.33658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| 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 | TX04651 |
| Federal ID | TX04651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |