Milton Pooling Dam

TR-MERRIL CREEK· Fannin, Texas· Built 1986· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Milton Pooling Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,204 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage113 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area492 sq mi
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDTX06665

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

MILTON POOLING AGR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Milton Pooling Dam?

Milton Pooling 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 Milton Pooling Dam?

Milton Pooling Dam is owned by MILTON POOLING AGR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Milton Pooling Dam built?

Milton Pooling Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Milton Pooling Dam?

Milton Pooling Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Milton Pooling Dam?

Milton Pooling Dam has a dam height of 23 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.