Mcguire Dam
Mcguire Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcguire Dam
The primary purpose of Mcguire Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carlos Mcguire (private). It impounds the Tr-duncan Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-duncan Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.96333, -98.57167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CARLOS MCGUIRE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03501 |
| Federal ID | TX03501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |