Devils Canyon Lake Dam
Devils Canyon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Devils Canyon Lake Dam
Devils Canyon Lake Dam is a dam in Potter, Texas. The dam is owned by Kritser Ranch (private). It impounds the Tr-canadian River.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | Tr-canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.57000, -101.79333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | KRITSER RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05969 |
| Federal ID | TX05969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |