Martindale Tank Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 979 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 Martindale Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Martindale Tank 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 Jack Martindale (private). It impounds the Tr-cibolo Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 979 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-cibolo Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.51784, -99.02719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 979 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jack Martindale |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04605 |
| Federal ID | TX04605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |