Robert Meek Farms Dam
Robert Meek Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Wharton County, Texas, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Robert Meek Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Meek Farms Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Meek Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Off Ch-porters Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 4,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 11/22/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-porters Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.26205, -96.42811 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT MEEK FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06551 |
| Federal ID | TX06551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |