Katy Lake Dam
Katy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montague County, Texas, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Katy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Katy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Katy Rod And Gun Club (private). It impounds the Mountain Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 641 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| River/Stream | Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.71404, -97.50965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 641 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | KATY ROD AND GUN CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00761 |
| Federal ID | TX00761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |