Dusek Dam No 1
Dusek Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Milam County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dusek Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Dusek 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 Bernay Dusek (private). It impounds the Tr-big Elm Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 418 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 83 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 | Milam |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.87833, -97.06000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 418 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BERNAY DUSEK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06245 |
| Federal ID | TX06245 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |