Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam
Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Presidio County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fowlkes Ranch 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 Clegg Fowlkes (private). It impounds the Tr-paint Draw.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 549 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Presidio |
| River/Stream | Tr-paint Draw |
| Coordinates | 29.68822, -103.84469 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 549 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLEGG FOWLKES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05691 |
| Federal ID | TX05691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |