Reynolds Dam
Reynolds Dam is an earth dam located in Dallam County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reynolds Dam
The primary purpose of Reynolds Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clark Carter (private). It impounds the Smokey Bonner Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallam |
| River/Stream | Smokey Bonner Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.29749, -102.29984 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLARK CARTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03699 |
| Federal ID | TX03699 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |