Messner Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Messner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03727 |
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
300 RANCH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Messner Lake Dam?
Messner Lake 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 Messner Lake Dam?
Messner Lake Dam is owned by 300 RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Messner Lake Dam built?
Messner Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Messner Lake Dam?
Messner Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Messner Lake Dam?
Messner Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Messner Lake Dam last inspected?
Messner Lake Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.