May Dam is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 300 ft long. 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 May Dam
The primary purpose of May Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Meril May (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 04/04/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.82475, -96.92708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Meril May |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04840 |
| Federal ID | TX04840 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |