Sutton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Presidio County, Texas, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 450 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sutton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sutton Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cr Sutton (private). It impounds the Charco Becerro Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 05/25/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Presidio |
| River/Stream | Charco Becerro Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.83390, -104.17251 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cr Sutton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01951 |
| Federal ID | TX01951 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |