Old Eureka Mill Reservoir Dam is a gravity dam located in Young County, Texas, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 127 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Old Eureka Mill Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Old Eureka Mill Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Breckenridge Gasoline Co (private). It impounds the Clear Fork Brazos River near Eliasville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 127 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 560 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 09/09/1982. That was over 44 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Young |
| Nearest City | Eliasville |
| River/Stream | Clear Fork Brazos River |
| Coordinates | 32.96024, -98.76715 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 127 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Breckenridge Gasoline Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03938 |
| Federal ID | TX03938 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |