Mclerran Dam is an earth dam located in Atascosa County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,200 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 Mclerran Dam
The primary purpose of Mclerran 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 Randal Otto (private). It impounds the Tr-la Parita Creek near Christine.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 256 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Atascosa |
| Nearest City | Christine |
| River/Stream | Tr-la Parita Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.79843, -98.49236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Randal Otto |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03168 |
| Federal ID | TX03168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |