Matula Lake Dam, located in McMullen, Texas, is a private water supply dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970.
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Standing at a height of 13 feet with a length of 920 feet, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, offering a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Salt Creek and is managed by its private owner.
Despite its high hazard potential and lack of a spillway, Matula Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a risk assessment indicating a high risk level of 2, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unknown. The dam's location in Three Rivers, Texas, highlights its importance in providing water resources to the surrounding area, but its lack of state regulation and enforcement raises concerns for potential risks in the event of a failure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Matula Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in the management and safety of private dams.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
920 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
220 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Choke Canyon Res Owc Nr Three Rivers
|
34cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Three Rivers
|
29cfs |
San Miguel Ck Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Atascosa Rv At Whitsett
|
0cfs |