Morrow Dam
Morrow Dam is an earth dam located in DeWitt County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morrow Dam
The primary purpose of Morrow Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Covey Morrow Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-irish Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 | DeWitt |
| River/Stream | Tr-irish Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.17539, -97.22049 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COVEY MORROW JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03987 |
| Federal ID | TX03987 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |