Wilkins Dam
Wilkins Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilkins Dam
The primary purpose of Wilkins Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Wilkins (private). It impounds the Murchison Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Houston |
| River/Stream | Murchison Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.55842, -95.41186 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN WILKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03284 |
| Federal ID | TX03284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |