Morrow Dam No 3
Key Takeaway
Morrow Dam No 3 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,055 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04578 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TC MORROW
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Morrow Dam No 3?
Morrow Dam No 3 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 Morrow Dam No 3?
Morrow Dam No 3 is owned by TC MORROW (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Morrow Dam No 3 built?
Morrow Dam No 3 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Morrow Dam No 3?
Morrow Dam No 3 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Morrow Dam No 3?
Morrow Dam No 3 has a dam height of 15 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.