Murray Lake Dam
Murray Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Murray Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Murray 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 Bill Murray (private). It impounds the Pecan Bayou.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Pecan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.51852, -98.73537 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BILL MURRAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05018 |
| Federal ID | TX05018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |