Cullen Country Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cullen Country Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| NID ID | TX09698 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CULLEN COUNTRY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cullen Country Lake Dam?
Cullen Country Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cullen Country Lake Dam?
Cullen Country Lake Dam is owned by CULLEN COUNTRY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Cullen Country Lake Dam?
Cullen Country Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Cullen Country Lake Dam last inspected?
Cullen Country Lake Dam was last inspected on April 3, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.