Lake Buckellen Dam
Lake Buckellen Dam is an earth dam located in McLennan County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Buckellen Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Buckellen 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 Wh Barsh (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Cow Bayou.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Cow Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.35417, -97.30777 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WH BARSH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05089 |
| Federal ID | TX05089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |