Metzger Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 330 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 Metzger Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Metzger Dam No 1 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 Jacob Metzger (private). It impounds the Tr-little Saline Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 570 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 03/14/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Saline Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.55854, -95.74491 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jacob Metzger |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02832 |
| Federal ID | TX02832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |