Mackenzie Dam

TULE CREEK· Briscoe, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 180 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Recreation Not Listed

Physical Details

Dam Height 180 ft (taller than 99.9% in TX)
Dam Length2,700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage46.1K acre-ft
Surface Area896 acres
Drainage Area188 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX04316

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 4, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mackenzie Dam?

Mackenzie Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Who owns Mackenzie Dam?

Mackenzie Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed).

When was Mackenzie Dam last inspected?

Mackenzie Dam was last inspected on March 4, 2019.

When was Mackenzie Dam built?

Mackenzie Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old.

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.