South Zulch Reservoir Dam
South Zulch Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Zulch Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of South Zulch Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ng Brooks (private). It impounds the Tr-rayleigh Branch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | Tr-rayleigh Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.86580, -96.09697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NG BROOKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03229 |
| Federal ID | TX03229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |