Mcgarraugh Dam No 1
Key Takeaway
Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06746 |
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
ALBERT MCGARRAUGH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mcgarraugh Dam No 1?
Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 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 Mcgarraugh Dam No 1?
Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 is owned by ALBERT MCGARRAUGH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 built?
Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Mcgarraugh Dam No 1?
Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mcgarraugh Dam No 1?
Mcgarraugh Dam No 1 has a dam height of 25 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.