Musslewhite Lake Dam
Musslewhite Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Musslewhite Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Musslewhite Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David C Musslewhite Et Al (private). It impounds the Elliott Branch.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 365 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 01/31/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Elliott Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.67206, -95.80240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID C MUSSLEWHITE ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02855 |
| Federal ID | TX02855 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |