Dawson Lake Dam

Texas — Walker County — TR-MCDONALD CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyWalker
RiverTR-MCDONALD CREEK
Coordinates30.68282, -95.55635

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 4, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF HUNTSVILLE

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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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