Melcher Lake Dam No 1

TR-GIBBS CREEK· Washington, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Melcher Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX05746

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

LEROY MELCHER SR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Melcher Lake Dam No 1?

Melcher Lake Dam No 1 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 Melcher Lake Dam No 1?

Melcher Lake Dam No 1 is owned by LEROY MELCHER SR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Melcher Lake Dam No 1 built?

Melcher Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Melcher Lake Dam No 1?

Melcher Lake Dam No 1 has a dam height of 18 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.