Morrow Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 24, 2025
Morrow Dam, located in DeWitt, Texas, was completed in 1961 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond maintenance.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 14 feet, with a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, Morrow Dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem by providing recreational opportunities and supporting wildlife in the area.
Managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Morrow Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and its hazard potential is not readily available. The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with any outlet gates. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, there are concerns about the dam's safety and potential impact in case of an emergency. The lack of detailed information on its condition and emergency preparedness highlights the need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Morrow Dam presents an intriguing case study on the importance of maintaining and monitoring small dams for both human safety and environmental health. With its unique combination of purposes and location on the TR-IRISH CREEK, Morrow Dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of water resources and the need for proactive management to mitigate risks and protect ecosystems. As discussions on water security and climate resilience continue to gain importance, Morrow Dam stands as a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities in managing water infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-IRISH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Guadalupe Rv At Cuero
|
224cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Hwy 183 Nr Hochheim
|
191cfs |
Sandies Ck Nr Westhoff
|
0cfs |
Fifteenmile Ck Nr Weser
|
3220cfs |
Peach Ck Bl Dilworth
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0cfs |
Coleto Ck At Arnold Rd Nr Schroeder
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0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cuero City Park
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Hub City RV Park
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Yoakum City Park
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Morrow Dam