Lake Milner Dam
Lake Milner Dam is an earth dam located in Swisher County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Milner Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Milner Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harvey Milner (private). It impounds the North Tule Draw.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Swisher |
| River/Stream | North Tule Draw |
| Coordinates | 34.64833, -101.85667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HARVEY MILNER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05845 |
| Federal ID | TX05845 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |