Moncrief Lake Dam

TR-BURGESS CREEK· Parker, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 40 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Moncrief Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage264 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX04939

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

WA MONCRIEF JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moncrief Lake Dam?

Moncrief 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 Moncrief Lake Dam?

Moncrief Lake Dam is owned by WA MONCRIEF JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moncrief Lake Dam built?

Moncrief Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Moncrief Lake Dam?

Moncrief Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Moncrief Lake Dam?

Moncrief Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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.