Lake Milner Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Singleton Lake Dam North Tule Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Lake Milner Dam, located in Swisher, Texas, is a private-owned structure built in 1965 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The earth dam, with a height of 10 feet and a length of 600 feet, holds a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. The dam is situated on the North Tule Draw river and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
While the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is classified as high. However, the condition assessment and emergency action plan status are not rated or updated. The risk management measures and disaster response preparations for Lake Milner Dam remain unclear. With Mac Thornberry representing the district and the Albuquerque District overseeing the operations, the dam's overall condition and safety measures warrant further evaluation and attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH TULE DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Lake Milner Dam