Langford Lake Dam
Langford Lake Dam is an other dam located in Caldwell County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Langford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Langford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jearl Ledbetter (private). It impounds the Off Ch-san Marcos River near Fentress.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Fentress |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-san Marcos River |
| Coordinates | 29.77290, -97.80538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JEARL LEDBETTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05680 |
| Federal ID | TX05680 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |