Casey Lake Dam

TR-TAYLOR CREEK· Shackelford, Texas· Built 1960· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Casey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length760 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDTX03118

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

WATT CASEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Casey Lake Dam?

Casey Lake 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 Casey Lake Dam?

Casey Lake Dam is owned by WATT CASEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Casey Lake Dam built?

Casey Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Casey Lake Dam?

Casey Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Casey Lake Dam?

Casey Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.