Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam

TR-LITTLE LAKE CREEK· Montgomery, Texas· Built 1961· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage263 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDTX00114

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
Last Inspection: September 22, 1981
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

FLAMINGO LAKES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?

Flamingo Lake No 1 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?

Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam is owned by FLAMINGO LAKES LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam built?

Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?

Flamingo Lake No 1 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam?

Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?

Flamingo Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on September 22, 1981. 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.