T H Cattle Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

T H Cattle Dam, located in Atascosa, Texas, was completed in 1968 and serves as a vital water supply source in the region.


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Summary

This private earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 875 feet, has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, providing essential water for agricultural and livestock purposes. The dam is situated on TR-Macho Creek and is under state permitting and inspection, ensuring its safety and functionality.

Despite not having a spillway, T H Cattle Dam has been classified as having a high risk potential due to its condition assessment not being rated. The dam's hazard potential is currently not available, and emergency action plans are not prepared or up-to-date. Even though it is not under federal jurisdiction, the dam plays a crucial role in water management in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find T H Cattle Dam an interesting subject for further study and monitoring, given its importance in providing water for agricultural activities in the region.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

875

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TR-MACHO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

114

Structural Height

12

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

12
       
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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.