M R Murchison Dam

Texas — Houston County — LITTLE ELKHART CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyHouston
RiverLITTLE ELKHART CREEK
Coordinates31.43167, -95.48667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage1,250 acre-ft
Max Storage1,250 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerM MURCHISON

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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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