Lake Mount Pleasant Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mount Pleasant Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00115 |
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
MT PLEASANT LAKE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mount Pleasant Dam?
Lake Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Dam?
Lake Mount Pleasant Dam is owned by MT PLEASANT LAKE SUBDIVISION ASSOCIATION INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mount Pleasant Dam built?
Lake Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Dam?
Lake Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Dam?
Lake Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Dam last inspected?
Lake Mount Pleasant Dam was last inspected on July 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.