Larry Mayo Dam

Larry Mayo Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Larry Mayo Dam

Larry Mayo Dam is a dam in Anderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Larry Mayo (private).

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2010. That was over 15 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyAnderson
Coordinates31.97266, -95.75766

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Max Discharge1,082 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerLARRY MAYO
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/04/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX07328
Federal IDTX07328
More InfoState Dam Safety Program