M R Murchison Dam
M R Murchison Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About M R Murchison Dam
The primary purpose of M R Murchison Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by M Murchison (private). It impounds the Little Elkhart Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,250 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Houston |
| River/Stream | Little Elkhart Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.43167, -95.48667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | M MURCHISON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03278 |
| Federal ID | TX03278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |