Dusek Dam No 1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Dusek Dam No 1, located in Milam County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1979.
Summary
This dam serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, stock or small fish pond, and recreation. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 418 feet, Dusek Dam No 1 has a storage capacity of 83 acre-feet and is primarily used for controlling debris and protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards.
Despite not being regulated by the state, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region by providing storage and protection against floods. The dam does not have a spillway and has not been rated for its condition, but it is still deemed to have a high risk potential. With its strategic location on TR-Big Elm Creek, Dusek Dam No 1 is a vital infrastructure for the community and contributes to the overall water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
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Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
418 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
83 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Elm Ck At Sh 77 Nr Cameron
|
1010cfs |
Little Rv At Cameron
|
188cfs |
Little Rv Nr Rockdale
|
171cfs |
N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks
|
0cfs |
Little Pond Ck Nr Burlington
|
0cfs |
Little Rv Nr Little River
|
99cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Dusek Dam No 1