Dogwood Lake Dam

TRIBUTARY OF MCGARY CREEK· Walker, Texas· Earth· 25 ft tall
Significant Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge2 cfs
NID IDTX07426

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 10, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BERT LYLE;KAREN RALEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam is owned by BERT LYLE;KAREN RALEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dogwood Lake Dam?

Dogwood Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.

When was Dogwood Lake Dam last inspected?

Dogwood Lake Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.