Xqz Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tom Green County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 1,020 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 Xqz Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Xqz Lake 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 Xqz Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr-spring Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,020 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Tom Green |
| River/Stream | Tr-spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.31369, -100.56024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Xqz Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03131 |
| Federal ID | TX03131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |