Lake Moncrief Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Moncrief Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 66 ft (taller than 97.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,449 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05561 |
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
MONTEX DRILLING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Moncrief Dam?
Lake Moncrief 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 Lake Moncrief Dam?
Lake Moncrief Dam is owned by MONTEX DRILLING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Moncrief Dam built?
Lake Moncrief Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Lake Moncrief Dam?
Lake Moncrief Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Moncrief Dam?
Lake Moncrief Dam has a dam height of 66 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 Lake Moncrief Dam last inspected?
Lake Moncrief Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.