Markle Lake Levee
Key Takeaway
Markle Lake Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 9,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 717 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04682 |
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
CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Markle Lake Levee?
Markle Lake Levee 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 Markle Lake Levee?
Markle Lake Levee is owned by CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Markle Lake Levee built?
Markle Lake Levee was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Markle Lake Levee?
Markle Lake Levee serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Markle Lake Levee?
Markle Lake Levee has a dam height of 10 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 Markle Lake Levee last inspected?
Markle Lake Levee was last inspected on January 13, 1982. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.