Dagen Lake Dam

GUM BRANCH· Wilson, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 16 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dagen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage84 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX05223

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DAGEN BROS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dagen Lake Dam?

Dagen Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dagen Lake Dam?

Dagen Lake Dam is owned by DAGEN BROS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dagen Lake Dam built?

Dagen Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dagen Lake Dam?

Dagen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dagen Lake Dam?

Dagen Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.