Dunbar Lake Dam
Dunbar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dunbar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dunbar 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 Rk Dunbar Us Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-elm Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Maverick |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.07216, -100.35338 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RK DUNBAR US CATTLE CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05317 |
| Federal ID | TX05317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |