Carter Lake Dam No 1
Carter Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carter Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Carter Lake Dam No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amos Carter (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,064 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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 | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Tr-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.50579, -98.53533 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,064 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AMOS CARTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06201 |
| Federal ID | TX06201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |