Morrow Lake No 1 Dam
Morrow Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Frio County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morrow Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Morrow Lake No 1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tc Morrow (private). It impounds the Buckhorn Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 | Frio |
| River/Stream | Buckhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.89187, -99.01421 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TC MORROW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01715 |
| Federal ID | TX01715 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |