Malta Farm Lake Dam No 1
Malta Farm Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Bowie County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Malta Farm Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Malta Farm Lake Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farm Management Inc (private). It impounds the Off Ch-mud Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 13,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 278 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,334 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 07/30/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.53876, -94.54765 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 13,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,334 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,334 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 278 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FARM MANAGEMENT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05937 |
| Federal ID | TX05937 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |