Mahoney South Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Mahoney South Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 682 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05082 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
JODY WAYNE SNYDER;LINDA FARRAR;MCLENNAN COUNTY;MISSTY PEARSON;NEAL MAYS ET UX;STEVEN PEARSON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mahoney South Lake Dam?
Mahoney South Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mahoney South Lake Dam?
Mahoney South Lake Dam is owned by JODY WAYNE SNYDER;LINDA FARRAR;MCLENNAN COUNTY;MISSTY PEARSON;NEAL MAYS ET UX;STEVEN PEARSON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mahoney South Lake Dam built?
Mahoney South Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Mahoney South Lake Dam?
Mahoney South Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mahoney South Lake Dam?
Mahoney South Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Mahoney South Lake Dam last inspected?
Mahoney South Lake Dam was last inspected on January 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.