Minor Lake Dam
Minor Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Morris County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Minor Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Minor 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 Harold Nix (private). It impounds the Tr-kelly Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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 11/05/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Morris |
| River/Stream | Tr-kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.10824, -94.67811 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAROLD NIX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04002 |
| Federal ID | TX04002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |