Melcher Lake Dam No 1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyWashington
River/StreamTR-GIBBS CREEK
Coordinates30.10336, -96.24445

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

OwnerLEROY MELCHER SR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX05746
Federal IDTX05746
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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