Magnolia Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Magnolia Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1892 and is 134 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02566 |
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
WATERFRONT CLUB ACQUISITIONS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Magnolia Lake Dam?
Magnolia 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 Magnolia Lake Dam?
Magnolia Lake Dam is owned by WATERFRONT CLUB ACQUISITIONS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Magnolia Lake Dam built?
Magnolia Lake Dam was completed in 1892, making it 134 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 Magnolia Lake Dam?
Magnolia Lake 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 Magnolia Lake Dam?
Magnolia Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Magnolia Lake Dam last inspected?
Magnolia Lake Dam was last inspected on April 14, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.