New Langford Lake Dam
New Langford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Langford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of New Langford 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 Flying A Ranch (private). It impounds the Cypress Creek near Mico.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 348 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina |
| Nearest City | Mico |
| River/Stream | Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.60980, -99.03160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 348 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 9,505 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FLYING A RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04576 |
| Federal ID | TX04576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |