Mcniel Dam
Key Takeaway
Mcniel Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06714 |
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
GEORGE MCNIEL;JOHN MCNIEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcniel Dam?
Mcniel 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 Mcniel Dam?
Mcniel Dam is owned by GEORGE MCNIEL;JOHN MCNIEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcniel Dam built?
Mcniel 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 Mcniel Dam?
Mcniel Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Mcniel Dam?
Mcniel Dam has a dam height of 21 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.