Lake Woodlands Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Woodlands Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 203 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,101 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06032 |
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
THE WOODLANDS LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Woodlands Dam?
Lake Woodlands 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 Woodlands Dam?
Lake Woodlands Dam is owned by THE WOODLANDS LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Woodlands Dam built?
Lake Woodlands Dam was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Woodlands Dam?
Lake Woodlands 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 Woodlands Dam?
Lake Woodlands Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Woodlands Dam last inspected?
Lake Woodlands Dam was last inspected on December 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.