Summary
The dam, with a height of 8 feet and a length of 250 feet, is designed as a buttress-type structure along the South Concho River. With a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a surface area of 62.5 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in sustaining the water needs of the community.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Metcalfe Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Although the dam does not have a spillway or locks, it is equipped with a single outlet gate for water management. Despite being rated as "High Risk (2)", the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, indicating the need for further evaluation and risk management measures.
As an essential component of the water infrastructure in Schleicher County, Texas, Metcalfe Dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience. With its historical significance and critical role in water supply, the dam represents a key asset in supporting the community's water needs while highlighting the ongoing challenges and opportunities in ensuring the safety and efficiency of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1912 |
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH CONCHO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Buttress |
Surface Area |
62.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Metcalfe Dam