Harrell Dam
Harrell Dam is an earth dam located in McCulloch County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harrell Dam
The primary purpose of Harrell Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aubrey Harrell (private). It impounds the Tr-brady Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/1974. That was over 51 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McCulloch |
| River/Stream | Tr-brady Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.12736, -99.30892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AUBREY HARRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06872 |
| Federal ID | TX06872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |