Mcmillan Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcmillan Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 888 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06138 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ROY MCMILLAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcmillan Dam?
Mcmillan 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 Mcmillan Dam?
Mcmillan Dam is owned by ROY MCMILLAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcmillan Dam built?
Mcmillan Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Mcmillan Dam?
Mcmillan Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mcmillan Dam?
Mcmillan Dam has a dam height of 27 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.