Manges Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Maverick County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 1,550 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Manges Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Manges Lake No 1 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 Weco and Associates Ltd (private). It impounds the Tr-seco Creek near Eagle Pass.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/21/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Maverick |
| Nearest City | Eagle Pass |
| River/Stream | Tr-seco Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.73463, -100.44620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,786 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Weco and Associates Ltd |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05328 |
| Federal ID | TX05328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |