Munday Park Dam

PAYNE CREEK· Knox, Texas· Built 1941· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Munday Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDTX01422

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF MUNDAY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Munday Park Dam?

Munday Park 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 Munday Park Dam?

Munday Park Dam is owned by CITY OF MUNDAY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Munday Park Dam built?

Munday Park Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Munday Park Dam?

Munday Park 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 Munday Park Dam?

Munday Park 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.

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.