Lake Mary Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mary Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04862 |
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
LAKE MARY HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mary Dam?
Lake Mary 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 Mary Dam?
Lake Mary Dam is owned by LAKE MARY HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mary Dam built?
Lake Mary Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Mary Dam?
Lake Mary 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 Mary Dam?
Lake Mary Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Mary Dam last inspected?
Lake Mary Dam was last inspected on October 10, 1996. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.