Metcalfes Spring Ck Reservoir Dam, located in Irion, Texas, was completed in 1927 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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This private dam, with a gravity design and buttress core type, stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 275 feet. It has a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam is categorized as having a high risk potential (2).
The dam, situated along Spring Creek, is not state-regulated but undergoes regular state permitting and inspection. It is owned by a private entity and does not fall under federal jurisdiction. The dam poses a hazard potential that is not rated and does not have defined emergency action plans or risk management measures in place. With its historical significance dating back nearly a century, the Metcalfes Spring Ck Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to early water resource management in the region and continues to play a vital role in supporting local agricultural activities.
Year Completed |
1927 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Twin Buttes Park
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Equalization Channel - Twin Buttes Reservoir
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Middle Concho Park
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Spring Creek Marina & RV Park - San Angelo
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