Lake Merritt Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMills
Nearest CityGOLDTHWAITE
River/StreamBROWNS CREEK
Coordinates31.53196, -98.57775

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,310 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,595 acre-ft
Max Storage1,595 acre-ft
Normal Storage962 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMILLS COUNTY HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/06/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03315
Federal IDTX03315
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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