Machen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Machen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05706 |
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
CHESTER MACHEN ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Machen Lake Dam?
Machen Lake 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 Machen Lake Dam?
Machen Lake Dam is owned by CHESTER MACHEN ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Machen Lake Dam built?
Machen Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Machen Lake Dam?
Machen Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.