Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Ballinger, Texas, the Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Dam is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1970.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 14 feet and with a length of 2559 feet, this earth dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other". The dam, built on TR-Coyote Creek, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 60 acre-feet.

Despite not having a spillway, the Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Dam poses a high risk due to its condition being rated as "Not Available". The dam's hazard potential is also considered to be high, with no emergency action plan prepared or available. The risk assessment for this structure is classified as a level 2, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and management to ensure its safety and integrity. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Win-Tex Cattle Feeders Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

2559

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-COYOTE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

138

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.