Zedler Mill Dam
Zedler Mill Dam is a buttress dam located in Caldwell County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Zedler Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Zedler Mill Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Luling (local government). It impounds the San Marcos River near Luling.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Luling |
| River/Stream | San Marcos River |
| Coordinates | 29.66653, -97.65137 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LULING |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07419 |
| Federal ID | TX07419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |