Lake Woodson Dam
Lake Woodson Dam is an earth dam located in Throckmorton County, Texas, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Woodson Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Woodson 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 City Of Woodson (local government). It impounds the Kings Creek near Woodson.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 164 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2023.
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 | Throckmorton |
| Nearest City | Woodson |
| River/Stream | Kings Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.01872, -99.06566 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 838 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 164 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,538 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WOODSON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03803 |
| Federal ID | TX03803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |