Mclerran Dam
Mclerran Dam is an earth dam located in Atascosa County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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 16 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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03168 |
| Federal ID | TX03168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |