Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam, located in Dimmit, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1972 with a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply.
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Standing at 13 feet tall and spanning 1550 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 218 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 83 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Arroyo Negro river or stream and is regulated by the state of Texas.
Despite being labeled as having a high risk potential, the condition of Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam is currently unrated. It lacks a spillway and any associated locks, with only one outlet gate in place. The dam has not been inspected in recent years, and its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unknown. With its unique core type of buttress and unknown foundation, this dam presents an intriguing case for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and assess for potential hazards and vulnerabilities.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
1550 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ARROYO NEGRO |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
218 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Nueces Rv Nr Asherton
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv Nr Derby
|
0cfs |
Leona Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv Bl Uvalde
|
1cfs |
Frio Rv Bl Dry Frio Rv Nr Uvalde
|
0cfs |