Cash Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Garza County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 650 ft long. 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 Cash Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cash 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 Ac Cash (private). It impounds the Tr-mcdonald Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 223 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 08/11/1992. That was over 34 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Garza |
| River/Stream | Tr-mcdonald Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.36030, -101.23367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ac Cash |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/1992 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03965 |
| Federal ID | TX03965 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |