Mantzel Dam
Mantzel Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mantzel Dam
The primary purpose of Mantzel Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Gerdine Mantzel (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Lee |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.16745, -96.92005 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | GERDINE MANTZEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02661 |
| Federal ID | TX02661 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |