Mangum Lake No 1 Dam

TR-ELM CREEK· Maverick, Texas· Built 1963· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Mangum Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length885 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX03678

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 29, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HAL MANGUM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mangum Lake No 1 Dam?

Mangum Lake No 1 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 Mangum Lake No 1 Dam?

Mangum Lake No 1 Dam is owned by HAL MANGUM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mangum Lake No 1 Dam built?

Mangum Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Mangum Lake No 1 Dam?

Mangum Lake No 1 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Mangum Lake No 1 Dam last inspected?

Mangum Lake No 1 Dam was last inspected on March 29, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.