Casper Lake Dam

TR-GRAVELLY CREEK· Bastrop, Texas· Built 1979· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Casper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage423 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDTX05733

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
Last Inspection: March 16, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HERSHELL KENDALL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Casper Lake Dam?

Casper 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 Casper Lake Dam?

Casper Lake Dam is owned by HERSHELL KENDALL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Casper Lake Dam built?

Casper Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Casper Lake Dam?

Casper Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Casper Lake Dam?

Casper Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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.

When was Casper Lake Dam last inspected?

Casper Lake Dam was last inspected on March 16, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.