Garden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Garden Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 762 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02831 |
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
MACK POGUE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Garden Lake Dam?
Garden 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 Garden Lake Dam?
Garden Lake Dam is owned by MACK POGUE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Garden Lake Dam built?
Garden Lake Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Garden Lake Dam?
Garden Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Garden Lake Dam?
Garden Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Garden Lake Dam last inspected?
Garden Lake Dam was last inspected on August 11, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.