Carl Mcalister Dam
Carl Mcalister Dam is an earth dam located in Coleman County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carl Mcalister Dam
The primary purpose of Carl Mcalister Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jw Quinn Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-hords Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 328 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 | Coleman |
| River/Stream | Tr-hords Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.83833, -99.37833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 328 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JW QUINN JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06630 |
| Federal ID | TX06630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |