Morgan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Morgan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 545 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00496 |
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
GUY MORGAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Morgan Lake Dam?
Morgan 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 Morgan Lake Dam?
Morgan Lake Dam is owned by GUY MORGAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Morgan Lake Dam built?
Morgan Lake Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Morgan Lake Dam?
Morgan Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Morgan Lake Dam?
Morgan Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Morgan Lake Dam last inspected?
Morgan Lake Dam was last inspected on September 8, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.