Muecke Lake Dam
Muecke Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Muecke Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Muecke Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr Herbert Oscar Muecke Et Ux (private). It impounds the Tr-mock Branch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 357 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River/Stream | Tr-mock Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.73457, -95.67193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,148 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR HERBERT OSCAR MUECKE ET UX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02954 |
| Federal ID | TX02954 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |