Machina Lake Dam
Machina Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Machina Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Machina Lake 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 Dan Machina;paul Machina (private). It impounds the North Long Dry Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Wheeler |
| River/Stream | North Long Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.25826, -100.45440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DAN MACHINA;PAUL MACHINA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04196 |
| Federal ID | TX04196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |