Musselman Cattle Dam No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Carroll Dam Musselman Cattle Dam No 2
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Musselman Cattle Dam No 1, located in DeWitt, Texas, was completed in 1961 and serves as a vital water supply source in the region.
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Summary
This privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-CHICOLETE CREEK and plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Despite its age, Musselman Cattle Dam No 1 has not been rated for its condition and has no available inspection records. The dam does not have a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential (2) based on the available data. While the structure currently poses a hazard due to its lack of maintenance and assessment, efforts to improve its risk management measures are not specified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area, attention to the maintenance and assessment of Musselman Cattle Dam No 1 is crucial. The dam's importance in providing water supply for agricultural purposes underscores the need for regular inspections and potential upgrades to ensure the safety and efficiency of the structure. Additionally, collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders may be necessary to address the high risk potential associated with this dam.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CHICOLETE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
173 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Musselman Cattle Dam No 1