Harry Myers Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Harry Myers Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| NID ID | TX09740 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF ROCKWALL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Harry Myers Park Dam?
Harry Myers Park Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Harry Myers Park Dam?
Harry Myers Park Dam is owned by CITY OF ROCKWALL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Harry Myers Park Dam?
Harry Myers Park Dam has a dam height of 18 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.
When was Harry Myers Park Dam last inspected?
Harry Myers Park Dam was last inspected on April 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.