Mckillip Lake Dam
Mckillip Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Parmer County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mckillip Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mckillip 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 Truman Mckillip (private). It impounds the Catfish Draw.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parmer |
| River/Stream | Catfish Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.57828, -103.00921 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRUMAN MCKILLIP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04817 |
| Federal ID | TX04817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |