Morse Dam
Morse Dam is an earth dam located in Cass County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morse Dam
The primary purpose of Morse Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fred Shaw (private). It impounds the Jims Bayou.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cass |
| River/Stream | Jims Bayou |
| Coordinates | 33.01918, -94.40145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRED SHAW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00384 |
| Federal ID | TX00384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |