Tx No Name No 28 Dam

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK· Callahan, Texas· Built 1968· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Tx No Name No 28 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDTX05338

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

TX NO NAME NO 28 DAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tx No Name No 28 Dam?

Tx No Name No 28 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 Tx No Name No 28 Dam?

Tx No Name No 28 Dam is owned by TX NO NAME NO 28 DAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tx No Name No 28 Dam built?

Tx No Name No 28 Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Tx No Name No 28 Dam?

Tx No Name No 28 Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Tx No Name No 28 Dam?

Tx No Name No 28 Dam 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.