Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam

TR-SMELTER CREEK· Knox, Texas· Built 1967· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDTX01428

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

MOORHOUSE RANCH COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?

Moorehouse Brothers Ranch 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 Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?

Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam is owned by MOORHOUSE RANCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam built?

Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?

Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?

Moorehouse Brothers Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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.