Metcalfes Spring Ck Reservoir Dam is a gravity dam located in Irion County, Texas, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 275 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Metcalfes Spring Ck Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Metcalfes Spring Ck Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Re Dorrance Hj Sallee (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, 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 | Irion |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.33667, -100.69667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Re Dorrance Hj Sallee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03921 |
| Federal ID | TX03921 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |