Mehaffy Dam
Mehaffy Dam is an earth dam located in Real County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mehaffy Dam
The primary purpose of Mehaffy Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clarence W Harrison Et Al (private). It impounds the Dry Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 | Real |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.77223, -99.98244 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLARENCE W HARRISON ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06384 |
| Federal ID | TX06384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |