Mooring Slough Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mooring Slough Lake Dam, located in Brazos, Texas, was completed in 1961 and serves as an important irrigation structure in the area.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to support irrigation activities, making it a crucial asset for water resource management in the region.

Despite its age, the Mooring Slough Lake Dam remains in good condition with a high hazard potential rating. While it lacks a spillway and has not been inspected recently, the dam's risk assessment indicates that it poses a significant risk if not properly maintained. With the potential for high consequences in the event of a failure, it is vital that the dam receives regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of the water resource it supports.

As climate change continues to impact water resources worldwide, structures like the Mooring Slough Lake Dam play an increasingly important role in managing and distributing water for agricultural and other purposes. With its history of serving the irrigation needs of the area, the dam represents a key piece of infrastructure in the ongoing effort to adapt to changing environmental conditions and ensure the continued availability of water resources for the community it serves.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

MOORING SLOUGH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

170

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.