Tailwater Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 515 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tailwater Dam
Tailwater Dam is a dam in Potter, Texas. The dam is owned by Southwestern Public Service Company (private). It impounds the Indian Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/08/1977. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29167, -101.75500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Southwestern Public Service Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06010 |
| Federal ID | TX06010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |