Marsh Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 465 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Marsh Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Marsh 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 Ws Marsh (private). It impounds the Red Branch.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 03/23/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| River/Stream | Red Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.68211, -95.30480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ws Marsh |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05864 |
| Federal ID | TX05864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |