Igo Lake Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Igo Lake Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03110 |
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
JAMES WAGGONER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Igo Lake Dam No 1?
Igo Lake Dam No 1 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 Igo Lake Dam No 1?
Igo Lake Dam No 1 is owned by JAMES WAGGONER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Igo Lake Dam No 1 built?
Igo Lake Dam No 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Igo Lake Dam No 1?
Igo Lake Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Igo Lake Dam No 1?
Igo Lake Dam No 1 has a dam height of 19 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 Igo Lake Dam No 1 last inspected?
Igo Lake Dam No 1 was last inspected on February 21, 1973. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.