Morey Dam
Morey Dam is an earth dam located in Hemphill County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morey Dam
Morey Dam is a dam in Hemphill, Texas. The dam is owned by Ray Morey (private). It impounds the Tr-washita River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 404 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hemphill |
| River/Stream | Tr-washita River |
| Coordinates | 35.77333, -100.09333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 404 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | RAY MOREY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06105 |
| Federal ID | TX06105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |