Lake Moncrief Dam
Lake Moncrief Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Moncrief Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Moncrief Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Montex Drilling Company (private). It impounds the Burgess Creek near Annetta.
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 184 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,029 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2022.
At 66 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Nearest City | Annetta |
| River/Stream | Burgess Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.71294, -97.73970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,029 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,029 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,449 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MONTEX DRILLING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05561 |
| Federal ID | TX05561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |