Dockrey Tank Dam
Dockrey Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Texas, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dockrey Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Dockrey Tank Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charles Dockrey (private). It impounds the Tr-wild Horse Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Tr-wild Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.21008, -100.94192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLES DOCKREY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01688 |
| Federal ID | TX01688 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |