Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1

PIEDRA CREEK· Deaf Smith, Texas· Built 1983· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDTX05922

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

MORGAN MCCALEB

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1?

Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 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 Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1?

Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 is owned by MORGAN MCCALEB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 built?

Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 was completed in 1983, making it 43 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1?

Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1 has a dam height of 25 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.