Murchison Lake Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | SHELTON MILL BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 32.10485, -95.85745 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL BSA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |