Newcastle Dam is an earth dam located in Young County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 78% 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 Newcastle Dam
The primary purpose of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle (local government). It impounds the Whiskey Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Young |
| River/Stream | Whiskey Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.17934, -98.74825 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newcastle |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03943 |
| Federal ID | TX03943 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |