Muecke Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Muecke Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,148 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02954 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DR HERBERT OSCAR MUECKE ET UX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Muecke Lake Dam?
Muecke Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Muecke Lake Dam?
Muecke Lake Dam is owned by DR HERBERT OSCAR MUECKE ET UX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Muecke Lake Dam built?
Muecke Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Muecke Lake Dam?
Muecke 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 Muecke Lake Dam?
Muecke Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Muecke Lake Dam last inspected?
Muecke Lake Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.