Morris Lake Dam
Morris Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ae Morris (private). It impounds the Tr-barnhart Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 258 acre-feet. Completed in 1931, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | Tr-barnhart Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.03017, -94.77495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AE MORRIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03534 |
| Federal ID | TX03534 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |