Melcher Lake Dam No 2
Melcher Lake Dam No 2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Melcher Lake Dam No 2
The primary purpose of Melcher Lake Dam No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leroy Melcher (private). It impounds the Tr-gibbs Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Washington |
| River/Stream | Tr-gibbs Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.11203, -96.24603 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEROY MELCHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06221 |
| Federal ID | TX06221 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |