Newton Lake No 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Newton Lake No 1 Dam, located in Milam, Texas, is a private-owned structure built in 1953 primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 45 feet and a length of 1275 feet, the dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity. It sits on Ferguson Branch and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring state compliance with inspection, enforcement, and permitting.

The dam has a storage capacity of 954 acre-feet, providing a serene surface area of 41 acres for recreational activities. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is not available, indicating a stable condition. The risk assessment for the dam is classified as high (2), prompting the need for continuous monitoring and risk management measures.

Newton Lake No 1 Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community, offering a place for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, it is essential to safeguard and maintain such structures to ensure sustainable water management for future generations.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

1275

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

FERGUSON BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

41

Hydraulic Height

45

Nid Storage

954

Structural Height

45

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.