Moss Creek Lake Dam

Howard County, Texas (near ROBERT LEE)

River/Stream: MOSS CREEK TRIBUTARY OF BEALS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
67 ft
Dam Length
2,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
16,601 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-03-11

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX03798
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.24359, -101.31135
Age
87 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.