Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam

TR-LAKE CREEK· Archer, Texas· Built 1956· Earth· 10 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDTX05545

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CARTER MCGREGOR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam?

Mcgregor Ranch 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 Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam?

Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam is owned by CARTER MCGREGOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam built?

Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam?

Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam?

Mcgregor Ranch Lake No 1 Dam 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.

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.