Bull Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Lamb County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 400 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 Bull Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Bull 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 James Cadell (private). It impounds the Bull Draw.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 360 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Lamb |
| River/Stream | Bull Draw |
| Coordinates | 33.87655, -102.47847 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | James Cadell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03259 |
| Federal ID | TX03259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |