Moten Lake Dam
Moten Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Walker County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moten Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Moten Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Samuel And Samuel (private). It impounds the Tr-bedias Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Walker |
| River/Stream | Tr-bedias Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.90411, -95.61915 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SAMUEL AND SAMUEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02978 |
| Federal ID | TX02978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |