Stumberg Lake Dam, located in Dimmit, Texas, holds back the waters of Appurcean Creek and serves as a vital water resource for the region.
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Built in 1940, this private-owned Earth dam stands at 19 feet high and stretches 1850 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water for irrigation and other purposes in the area.
Despite being classified as a high-risk structure with a hazard potential rating of 2, the condition assessment of Stumberg Lake Dam is not rated. The dam does not have a spillway and comes equipped with one outlet gate. Although not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the history and design of Stumberg Lake Dam, as well as its significance in providing water for agriculture and other uses in the region. With its unique buttress core type and lack of a spillway, this dam presents an interesting case study for those interested in water infrastructure and management in Texas.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
1850 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
APPURCEAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
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0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
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0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
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1cfs |
Leona Rv Nr Uvalde
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0cfs |