Murchison Lake Dam
Texas — Henderson County — SHELTON MILL BRANCH
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River | SHELTON MILL BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 32.10485, -95.85745 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 24, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL BSA |
Location Map
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.