Voigt Lake Dam
Voigt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Gillespie County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Voigt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Voigt 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 Ee Voigt (private). It impounds the Mayer Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 745 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gillespie |
| River/Stream | Mayer Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.35574, -98.85234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EE VOIGT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05043 |
| Federal ID | TX05043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |