Indigo Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Indigo Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 82.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,226 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06916 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
INDIGO LAKE ESTATES;LARRY MCCOY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indigo Lake Dam?
Indigo Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Indigo Lake Dam?
Indigo Lake Dam is owned by INDIGO LAKE ESTATES;LARRY MCCOY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Indigo Lake Dam built?
Indigo Lake Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Indigo Lake Dam?
Indigo 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 Indigo Lake Dam?
Indigo Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Indigo Lake Dam last inspected?
Indigo Lake Dam was last inspected on September 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.