Pascoe Dam

TR-BUFFALO CREEK· Kaufman, Texas· Built 1978· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Pascoe Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDTX06202

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

SUSAN PASCOE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pascoe Dam?

Pascoe 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 Pascoe Dam?

Pascoe Dam is owned by SUSAN PASCOE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pascoe Dam built?

Pascoe Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Pascoe Dam?

Pascoe 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 Pascoe Dam?

Pascoe Dam has a dam height of 26 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.