Micrea Lake Dam

TR-MILL CREEK· Grimes, Texas· Built 1975· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Micrea Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDTX04822

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
Last Inspection: February 25, 1983
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MICREA INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Micrea Lake Dam?

Micrea Lake 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 Micrea Lake Dam?

Micrea Lake Dam is owned by MICREA INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Micrea Lake Dam built?

Micrea Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Micrea Lake Dam?

Micrea 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 Micrea Lake Dam?

Micrea Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Micrea Lake Dam last inspected?

Micrea Lake Dam was last inspected on February 25, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.