Setzler Dam
Setzler Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Setzler Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Donald Setzler (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.16029, -98.54931 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DONALD SETZLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04766 |
| Federal ID | TX04766 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |