Cade Lake Number 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cade Lake Number 3 Dam, located in Burleson, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by Billy M.


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Summary

Tutor, a homeowner. Completed in 1972, the dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 1065 feet, with a primary purpose of recreation. Situated on Second Davidson Creek, the dam's reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 584 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 38 acres.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 120 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate. Despite its age, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2015. The condition assessment in April 2021 deemed the structure to be unsatisfactory, with a moderate risk rating of 3. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees the regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement of the dam, ensuring compliance with state safety standards and protocols.

With its recreational focus and scenic location, Cade Lake Number 3 Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community, offering opportunities for leisure activities while also highlighting the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management in ensuring public safety and environmental protection.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

1065

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

SECOND DAVIDSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

38

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

584

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.