Machen Lake Dam

Texas — Upshur County — TR-LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyUpshur
RiverTR-LITTLE CYPRESS CREEK
Coordinates32.78194, -94.99126

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCHESTER MACHEN ESTATE

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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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