Balcar Lake Dam
Balcar Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Burleson County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Balcar Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Balcar Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jodie Balcar (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 576 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 | Burleson |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.40678, -96.78413 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JODIE BALCAR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05703 |
| Federal ID | TX05703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |