Markum Lake No 1 Dam
Markum Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Bosque County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Markum Lake No 1 Dam
Markum Lake No 1 Dam is a dam in Bosque, Texas. The dam is owned by Markum Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-childress Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bosque |
| River/Stream | Tr-childress Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.70581, -97.38227 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | MARKUM CATTLE CO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04970 |
| Federal ID | TX04970 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
Nearby Dams
Markum Lake No 2 Dam
0.2 mi
Low
Taylor Lake Dam
0.8 mi
Low
Thompson Lake Dam
3.5 mi
Low
K Bar Lake No 1 Dam
5.1 mi
Low
Bass Lake Dam
5.2 mi
Low
Hall Lake Dam
5.6 mi
Low
K Bar Lake No 2 Dam
6.2 mi
Low
Mahoney South Lake Dam
6.6 mi
Significant
K Bar Lake No 3 Dam
6.7 mi
Low
Eagle Canyon Lake Dam
6.8 mi
Low