Barber Reservoir Dam
Barber Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Mitchell County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Barber Reservoir Dam
Barber Reservoir Dam is a dam in Mitchell, Texas. The dam is owned by Colorado River Municipal Water District (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Colorado River near Colorado City.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 7,744 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2024.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Nearest City | Colorado City |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Colorado River |
| Coordinates | 32.41932, -100.90596 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,744 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,586 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01694 |
| Federal ID | TX01694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |