Maynord Lake Dam
Maynord Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maynord Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Maynord 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 Deward Maynord (private). It impounds the Tr-long Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-long Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.23654, -98.93665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DEWARD MAYNORD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05039 |
| Federal ID | TX05039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |