MCCARTY LAKE DAM - TX03117-2816
Dam Name: MCCARTY LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/04/1978
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDTX03117-2816
Incident DescriptionOVERTOPPED
Named Hydrologic Event
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)S
EAPY
Dam Height50 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)6696.00
Surface Area (acres)263.00
Year Completed1942
NID NumberTX03117
River NameSALT PRONG HUBBARD CREEK
Latitude32.6582
Longitude-99.3597
Year Modified
1980
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
