Strasburger Dam
Strasburger Dam is an earth dam located in Bell County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Strasburger Dam
The primary purpose of Strasburger 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 Tommy Strasburger (private). It impounds the Tr-little River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Bell |
| River/Stream | Tr-little River |
| Coordinates | 30.89048, -97.28540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOMMY STRASBURGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06248 |
| Federal ID | TX06248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |