Shelton Lake Dam

Texas — Mills County — TR-NORTH BENNETT CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyMills
RiverTR-NORTH BENNETT CREEK
Coordinates31.47756, -98.42849

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 4, 1984
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMARTIN SHELTON

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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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