Murchison Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Murchison 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 | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00174 |
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
EDWIN COX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Murchison Lake Dam?
Murchison 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 Murchison Lake Dam?
Murchison Lake Dam is owned by EDWIN COX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Murchison Lake Dam built?
Murchison 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 Murchison Lake Dam?
Murchison Lake 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 Murchison Lake Dam?
Murchison 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.
When was Murchison Lake Dam last inspected?
Murchison Lake Dam was last inspected on October 20, 1977. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.