Huntly Millar Lake Dam

SANDY CREEK· Trinity, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Huntly Millar Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length710 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDTX00500

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

HUNTLY MILLAR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huntly Millar Lake Dam?

Huntly Millar 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 Huntly Millar Lake Dam?

Huntly Millar Lake Dam is owned by HUNTLY MILLAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Huntly Millar Lake Dam built?

Huntly Millar Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Huntly Millar Lake Dam?

Huntly Millar Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.