Masters Lake Dam

FREDERICK CREEK· Kendall, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Masters Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length1,220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX05811

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: April 7, 1981
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DAVID MASTERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Masters Lake Dam?

Masters 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 Masters Lake Dam?

Masters Lake Dam is owned by DAVID MASTERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Masters Lake Dam built?

Masters Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Masters Lake Dam?

Masters Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Masters Lake Dam?

Masters Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Masters Lake Dam last inspected?

Masters Lake Dam was last inspected on April 7, 1981. 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.