New Langford Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

New Langford Lake Dam, located in Mico, Texas, along Cypress Creek, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, recreation, and water supply.


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Summary

Built in 1971, this private earth dam stands at 19 feet high and stretches 348 feet long, with a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 168 feet and an outlet gate for water release.

Despite being a non-federally regulated structure, New Langford Lake Dam undergoes state inspections and permitting to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition assessment is not rated. However, the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, with risk management measures yet to be determined. With its serene surroundings and vital role in water resource management, New Langford Lake Dam is a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and learn from.

Year Completed

1971

Dam Length

348

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

CYPRESS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

68

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.