Scrutchin Lake Dam

TR-SAN MARCOS RIVER· Hays, Texas· Built 1958· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Scrutchin Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,125 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Normal Storage154 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDTX01586

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

THEODORA SCRUTCHIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scrutchin Lake Dam?

Scrutchin 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 Scrutchin Lake Dam?

Scrutchin Lake Dam is owned by THEODORA SCRUTCHIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scrutchin Lake Dam built?

Scrutchin Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Scrutchin Lake Dam?

Scrutchin Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.