Voigt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Voigt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05043 |
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
EE VOIGT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Voigt Lake Dam?
Voigt 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 Voigt Lake Dam?
Voigt Lake Dam is owned by EE VOIGT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Voigt Lake Dam built?
Voigt Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Voigt Lake Dam?
Voigt Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Voigt Lake Dam?
Voigt Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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.