Cone Johnson Dam

NORTH TULE DRAW· Castro, Texas· Built 1971· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Cone Johnson Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage372 acre-ft
Normal Storage173 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDTX03714

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: July 14, 1971
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOHNSON CONE JOHNSON EDITH AND JOHNSON RANDY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cone Johnson Dam?

Cone Johnson 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 Cone Johnson Dam?

Cone Johnson Dam is owned by JOHNSON CONE JOHNSON EDITH AND JOHNSON RANDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cone Johnson Dam built?

Cone Johnson Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Cone Johnson Dam?

Cone Johnson Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Cone Johnson Dam?

Cone Johnson Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Cone Johnson Dam last inspected?

Cone Johnson Dam was last inspected on July 14, 1971. 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.