Newcastle Dam
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Young |
| River/Stream | WHISKEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.17934, -98.74825 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF NEWCASTLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |