Moose Jaw Lake Dam

TR-LITTLE CANEY CREEK· Montgomery, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Moose Jaw Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,185 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage247 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge297 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX00130

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: October 6, 1986
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOC INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moose Jaw Lake Dam?

Moose Jaw 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 Moose Jaw Lake Dam?

Moose Jaw Lake Dam is owned by ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOC INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moose Jaw Lake Dam built?

Moose Jaw Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Moose Jaw Lake Dam?

Moose Jaw Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Moose Jaw Lake Dam?

Moose Jaw Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Moose Jaw Lake Dam last inspected?

Moose Jaw Lake Dam was last inspected on October 6, 1986. 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.