Magnolia Lake Dam
Magnolia Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Navarro County, Texas, built in 1892. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Magnolia Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Magnolia Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Waterfront Club Acquisitions Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-post Oak Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,050 acre-feet. Completed in 1892, 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 04/14/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| River/Stream | Tr-post Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08220, -96.42407 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WATERFRONT CLUB ACQUISITIONS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02566 |
| Federal ID | TX02566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |