Dam 43
Dam 43 is an earth dam located in Coryell County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Dam 43
The primary purpose of Dam 43 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 Fort Cavazos (federal). It impounds the Tr House Creek near Belton.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Coryell |
| Nearest City | Belton |
| River/Stream | Tr House Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.15789, -97.79794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fort Cavazos |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04647 |
| Federal ID | TX04647 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |