Marlin New City Lake Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Falls |
| River/Stream | BIG SANDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 31.33475, -96.85956 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,221 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,221 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 485 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MARLIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |