Mewbourne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mewbourne Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| NID ID | TX07496 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARRON MEWBOURN;JACK MEWBOURN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mewbourne Lake Dam?
Mewbourne Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mewbourne Lake Dam?
Mewbourne Lake Dam is owned by ARRON MEWBOURN;JACK MEWBOURN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Mewbourne Lake Dam?
Mewbourne Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.