Cade Lake Number 3 Dam
Cade Lake Number 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Cade Lake Number 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Cade Lake Number 3 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burleson County (local government). It impounds the Second Davidson Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 584 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Second Davidson Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.50390, -96.76565 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,914 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BURLESON COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04210 |
| Federal ID | TX04210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |