Mann Lake Dam

Mann Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Falls County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Mann Lake Dam

Mann Lake Dam is a dam in Falls, Texas. The dam is owned by Dale Haynes (private). It impounds the Brazos River.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2009. That was over 16 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyFalls
River/StreamBrazos River
Coordinates31.43145, -96.96982

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage108 acre-ft
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,495 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerDALE HAYNES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/22/2009
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX05067
Federal IDTX05067
More InfoState Dam Safety Program