Lake Margery Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Margery Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 485 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,002 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04811 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
LEONARD FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Margery Dam?
Lake Margery Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Margery Dam?
Lake Margery Dam is owned by LEONARD FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Margery Dam built?
Lake Margery Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Margery Dam?
Lake Margery Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Margery Dam?
Lake Margery Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Margery Dam last inspected?
Lake Margery Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.