Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam

TR-GHOST CREEK· Lamar, Texas· Built 1984· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDTX05916

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

NORTHEAST TEXAS PCA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam?

Mccormick Deithloff Pond 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 Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam?

Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam is owned by NORTHEAST TEXAS PCA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam built?

Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam?

Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam?

Mccormick Deithloff Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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.