Price Lake Dam

TR-CANEY CREEK· Montgomery, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Price Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length835 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX00127

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: June 27, 1974
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

WP PRICE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Price Lake Dam?

Price 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 Price Lake Dam?

Price Lake Dam is owned by WP PRICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Price Lake Dam built?

Price Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Price Lake Dam?

Price 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 Price Lake Dam?

Price Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Price Lake Dam last inspected?

Price Lake Dam was last inspected on June 27, 1974. 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.