Mcdowell Lake Dam

Mcdowell Lake Dam is a dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Mcdowell Lake Dam

Mcdowell Lake Dam is a dam in Fannin, Texas. The dam is owned by Jeff Mcdowell (private).

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 09/12/2011. That was over 14 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: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyFannin
Coordinates33.52094, -95.88310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge4 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerJEFF MCDOWELL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/12/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX07361
Federal IDTX07361
More InfoState Dam Safety Program