Zesch Lake Dam
Zesch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mason County, Texas, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Zesch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Zesch Lake 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 Kurk Zesch (private). It impounds the Tr-turtle Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mason |
| River/Stream | Tr-turtle Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.70727, -99.29224 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KURK ZESCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03894 |
| Federal ID | TX03894 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |