Weymouth Middle Lake Dam
Weymouth Middle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Moore County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Weymouth Middle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Weymouth Middle Lake 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 David Thompson (private). It impounds the North Plum Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 932 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Moore |
| River/Stream | North Plum Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66034, -101.79611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 932 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DAVID THOMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03830 |
| Federal ID | TX03830 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |