Mustang Lake Dam
Mustang Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mustang Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mustang Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Flat Top Ranch (private). It impounds the Mustang Creek.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 05/11/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07333, -97.79667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FLAT TOP RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03439 |
| Federal ID | TX03439 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |