Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam

OFF CH-TR-MACHO CREEK· Duval, Texas· Built 1934· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDTX01920

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

WRIGHT BROTHERS MATERIAL CO

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam?

Wright Brothers Materials Plant 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 Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam?

Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam is owned by WRIGHT BROTHERS MATERIAL CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam built?

Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam?

Wright Brothers Materials Plant 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 Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam?

Wright Brothers Materials Plant Dam has a dam height of 22 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.