Lake Margaret Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Margaret Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03572 |
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
PEGGY ROTZLER;ROSS ROTZLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Margaret Dam?
Lake Margaret 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 Lake Margaret Dam?
Lake Margaret Dam is owned by PEGGY ROTZLER;ROSS ROTZLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Margaret Dam built?
Lake Margaret Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Margaret Dam?
Lake Margaret Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Margaret Dam?
Lake Margaret Dam has a dam height of 18 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.