Morrow Dam No 3
Morrow Dam No 3 is an earth dam located in Frio County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morrow Dam No 3
The primary purpose of Morrow Dam No 3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tc Morrow (private). It impounds the Buckhorn Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,055 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Frio |
| River/Stream | Buckhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.92943, -99.05995 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,055 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TC MORROW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04578 |
| Federal ID | TX04578 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |