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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyDallam
River/StreamSmokey Bonner Creek
Coordinates36.29749, -102.29984

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCLARK CARTER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/13/1977
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03699
Federal IDTX03699
More InfoState Dam Safety Program