Malish Lake Dam
Malish Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Malish Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Malish Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dba K And M Manufacturing;elton Malish;judith Malish (private). It impounds the Tr-mustang Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| River/Stream | Tr-mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.55154, -97.35686 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DBA K AND M MANUFACTURING;ELTON MALISH;JUDITH MALISH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05588 |
| Federal ID | TX05588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |