Engler Lake Dam
Engler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Engler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Engler Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James Moyer (private). It impounds the Weaver Branch near Lipan.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 384 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hood |
| Nearest City | Lipan |
| River/Stream | Weaver Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.49378, -98.04417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,738 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JAMES MOYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03960 |
| Federal ID | TX03960 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |