Schindler Lake Dam
Schindler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schindler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Schindler Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Wa Schlindler (private). It impounds the Tr-birch Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 892 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 288 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 | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-birch Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.37087, -96.70733 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 892 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WA SCHLINDLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05694 |
| Federal ID | TX05694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |