Geneva Potts Lake Dam
Geneva Potts Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Foard County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Geneva Potts Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Geneva Potts Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Geneva Potts (private). It impounds the Tr-good Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 386 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Foard |
| River/Stream | Tr-good Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.95333, -99.94333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 386 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GENEVA POTTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03708 |
| Federal ID | TX03708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |