Murvaul Bayou Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Panola |
| Nearest City | GARY |
| River/Stream | MURVAUL CREEK (MURVAUL BAYOU) |
| Coordinates | 32.03455, -94.42080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45,840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,720 acres |
| Drainage Area | 115 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 49,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PANOLA COUNTY FWSD 1 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |