Newton Lake No 1 Dam

Texas — Milam County — FERGUSON BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyMilam
RiverFERGUSON BRANCH
Coordinates30.66147, -96.79550

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,275 ft
NID Storage954 acre-ft
Max Storage954 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 11, 1973
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWR NEWTON MD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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