Murvaul Bayou Dam
Texas — Panola County — MURVAUL CREEK (MURVAUL BAYOU)
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Panola |
| River | MURVAUL CREEK (MURVAUL BAYOU) |
| Coordinates | 32.03456, -94.42080 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 129,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,720 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PANOLA COUNTY FWSD 1 |
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.