Mc Elroy Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Upton County, Texas, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,250 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mc Elroy Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Mc Elroy 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 Gulf Oil Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-pecos River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 568 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/27/1976. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Upton |
| River/Stream | Tr-pecos River |
| Coordinates | 31.52407, -102.26245 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 516 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Gulf Oil Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04175 |
| Federal ID | TX04175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |