Duggeys Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Duggeys Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00140 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
SUE MORRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Duggeys Lake Dam?
Duggeys 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 Duggeys Lake Dam?
Duggeys Lake Dam is owned by SUE MORRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Duggeys Lake Dam built?
Duggeys Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Duggeys Lake Dam?
Duggeys Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Duggeys Lake Dam?
Duggeys Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Duggeys Lake Dam last inspected?
Duggeys Lake Dam was last inspected on July 15, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.