Lake Montex Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Montex Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,033 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01188 |
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
MONTEX DRILLING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Montex Dam?
Lake Montex 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 Montex Dam?
Lake Montex Dam is owned by MONTEX DRILLING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Montex Dam built?
Lake Montex Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Montex Dam?
Lake Montex Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Montex Dam?
Lake Montex Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Montex Dam last inspected?
Lake Montex Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.