M R Murchison Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHouston
River/StreamLITTLE ELKHART CREEK
Coordinates31.43167, -95.48667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1947 (79 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,250 acre-ft
Max Storage1,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage690 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerM MURCHISON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03278
Federal IDTX03278
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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