Neidigk Lake Dam
Neidigk Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Neidigk Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Neidigk Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lester Neidigk (private). It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.13814, -95.61726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LESTER NEIDIGK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00090 |
| Federal ID | TX00090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |