Pot of Gold Tank Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 550 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 Pot of Gold Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Pot of Gold 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 Dick Horton (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.55921, -98.42497 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Dick Horton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03014 |
| Federal ID | TX03014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |