Live Oak Tank Dam
Live Oak Tank Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Live Oak Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Live Oak Tank 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 Sam Countiss (private). It impounds the Tr-clear Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Tr-clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.63496, -98.58729 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SAM COUNTISS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03006 |
| Federal ID | TX03006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |