Mcdaniel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 792 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Mcdaniel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mcdaniel 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 Fowler Mcdaniel (private). It impounds the Off Ch-tr-colorado River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 792 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 286 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 | San Saba |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tr-colorado River |
| Coordinates | 31.37163, -98.70884 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 792 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fowler Mcdaniel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05147 |
| Federal ID | TX05147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |