Herbert Cryar Dam
Herbert Cryar Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Herbert Cryar Dam
The primary purpose of Herbert Cryar Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Herbert Cryar (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/16/1971. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.21204, -96.11138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HERBERT CRYAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/16/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02435 |
| Federal ID | TX02435 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |