Montgomery Lake Dam
Montgomery Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Deaf Smith County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Montgomery Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Montgomery Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richard Montgomery (private). It impounds the North Palo Duro Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Deaf Smith |
| River/Stream | North Palo Duro Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.17975, -102.25140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD MONTGOMERY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05659 |
| Federal ID | TX05659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |