Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam

TR - SULFUR BRANCH· Montgomery, Texas· Earth· 8 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDTX09583

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 7, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ROBERT TAYLOR;WENDY TAYLOR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam?

Wagon Wheel Detention Pond 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 Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam?

Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam is owned by ROBERT TAYLOR;WENDY TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam?

Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam last inspected?

Wagon Wheel Detention Pond Dam was last inspected on December 7, 2021. 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.