Meyer Lake Dam
Meyer Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meyer Lake Dam
Meyer Lake Dam is a dam in Mills, Texas. The dam is owned by Hubert Meyer (private). It impounds the Tr-pompey Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/1968. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-pompey Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.66318, -98.69144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HUBERT MEYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/1968 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03316 |
| Federal ID | TX03316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |