San Angelo Fish Hatchery Dam
San Angelo Fish Hatchery Dam is a concrete dam located in Schleicher County, Texas, built in 1891. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About San Angelo Fish Hatchery Dam
The primary purpose of San Angelo Fish Hatchery 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 Texas Parks And Wildlife Department (state). It impounds the South Concho River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1891, the structure is over a century 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 04/22/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Schleicher |
| River/Stream | South Concho River |
| Coordinates | 31.00004, -100.44333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1891 (135 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06380 |
| Federal ID | TX06380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |