Waggoner Lake No 5 Dam, located in Baylor, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily as a source of fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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The dam, standing at a height of 27 feet with a length of 725 feet, is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. It is situated on TR-MITCHELL CREEK and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The dam has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 41 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk assessment for Waggoner Lake No 5 Dam indicates a high risk level (2), highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this dam to be an interesting case study in dam construction and management practices in Texas.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
725 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MITCHELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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