Meridian State Park Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Meridian State Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 88.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03447 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Meridian State Park Lake Dam?
Meridian State Park Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Meridian State Park Lake Dam?
Meridian State Park Lake Dam is owned by TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Meridian State Park Lake Dam built?
Meridian State Park Lake Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Meridian State Park Lake Dam?
Meridian State Park Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Meridian State Park Lake Dam?
Meridian State Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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.
When was Meridian State Park Lake Dam last inspected?
Meridian State Park Lake Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.