Lake Conroe Forest Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Conroe Forest Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 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 | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,005 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 908 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00096 |
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
LAKE CONROE FOREST OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Conroe Forest Dam?
Lake Conroe Forest 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 Lake Conroe Forest Dam?
Lake Conroe Forest Dam is owned by LAKE CONROE FOREST OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Conroe Forest Dam built?
Lake Conroe Forest Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Lake Conroe Forest Dam?
Lake Conroe Forest 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 Lake Conroe Forest Dam?
Lake Conroe Forest 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 Lake Conroe Forest Dam last inspected?
Lake Conroe Forest Dam was last inspected on February 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.