Zalmanek Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Zalmanek Lake Dam, located in Milam, Texas, serves as a crucial water supply source for the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans a length of 680 feet, with a storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is to provide water for various uses, including irrigation, municipal, and industrial needs.

This privately owned dam on Cedar Creek is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition remains unrated, reflecting the need for ongoing risk management and emergency preparedness. With no spillway and limited discharge capacity, the dam's risk assessment is classified as high, underscoring the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance measures.

In the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demand, Zalmanek Lake Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Its significance in providing a reliable water supply underscores the need for continued investment in dam safety and risk mitigation to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management for the future.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

680

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

CEDAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

35

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

750

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.