Schuster Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Schuster Dam, located in Mills County, Texas, is a privately-owned structure built in 1998 on Mountain Creek.


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Summary

The dam is classified as an Earth core type with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a total height of 20 feet. This dam serves multiple purposes, including providing a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled and has a width of 200 feet, ensuring effective water release during times of excess flow.

Despite being privately owned, Schuster Dam is regulated by the state of Texas, with required inspections and permitting in place. The dam has not been rated in terms of its condition assessment, but it is considered to have a moderate risk level according to the data available. The emergency action plan for the dam is not currently prepared, but the structure has not been designated as having a high hazard potential. Overall, Schuster Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing storage and flood control benefits to the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

1030

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

MOUNTAIN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10.1

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

81

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

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.