Schwalker Lake Dam
Schwalker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Castro County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schwalker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schwalker Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by B And W Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-middle Tule Draw near Tulia.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Castro |
| Nearest City | Tulia |
| River/Stream | Tr-middle Tule Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.59139, -102.09335 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | B AND W CATTLE CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05420 |
| Federal ID | TX05420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |