Morris Dam
Morris Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morris Dam
The primary purpose of Morris Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Frankie Morris;william Morris (private). It impounds the Tr-sabana River.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,580 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 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 10/17/1973. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-sabana River |
| Coordinates | 32.15234, -98.61450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRANKIE MORRIS;WILLIAM MORRIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03481 |
| Federal ID | TX03481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |