Beecherl Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Beecherl Dam
The primary purpose of Beecherl Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Louis Beecherl Jr (private). It impounds the East Bosque River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 307 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | East Bosque River |
| Coordinates | 32.03863, -97.78110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Louis Beecherl Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03440 |
| Federal ID | TX03440 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |