Cassin Dam is an earth dam located in Zavala County, Texas, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,045 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cassin Dam
The primary purpose of Cassin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elizabeth Bartlett (private). It impounds the Tr-tortugas Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,045 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/22/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Zavala |
| River/Stream | Tr-tortugas Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.87333, -99.70833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,045 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elizabeth Bartlett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01808 |
| Federal ID | TX01808 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |