Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam

TR-ARROYO NEGRO· Dimmit, Texas· Built 1972· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length1,550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage218 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDTX05673

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BOWMEN CATTLE COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam?

Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam?

Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam is owned by BOWMEN CATTLE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam built?

Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam?

Bowmen Cattle Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.