Ivy Lake Dam

TR OF UPPER KEECHI CREEK· Freestone, Texas· Built 1942· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Ivy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
NID IDTX07547

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: June 19, 2019
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MARGRE TOLAR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ivy Lake Dam?

Ivy 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 Ivy Lake Dam?

Ivy Lake Dam is owned by MARGRE TOLAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ivy Lake Dam built?

Ivy Lake Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Ivy Lake Dam?

Ivy Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Ivy Lake Dam last inspected?

Ivy Lake Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2019. 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.