Moss Lake Dam
Moss Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moss Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Moss Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Moss (private). It impounds the Tr-caney Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 253 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Madison |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.04120, -96.06973 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 253 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE MOSS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05159 |
| Federal ID | TX05159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |