Are they in the process of rebuilding the outlet structure? I looked it up on Google maps, then switched to Google Earth and it shows the lake empty and looks like they had started dirt work. The dam appears to run straight across with no bulge out into the lake at the outlet point.

Looks like they are:

http://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/80455

Quote:
About the Mountain Creek FRS #10 (TX):

The project includes draining the existing Padera Lake; removing and replacing the principal spillway pipe and outlet structures; excavating, lime treating and replacing certain areas of the existing dam embankment; raising and widening the existing dam cross section; and constructing a new RCC emergency spillway. Principal items of work include approximately 100,000 CY of excavation.

Last edited by Shorty; 05/27/15 12:41 PM. Reason: found answer