Borger Regulating Reservoir Embankment
Borger Regulating Reservoir Embankment is a dam located in Hutchinson County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Borger Regulating Reservoir Embankment
Borger Regulating Reservoir Embankment is a dam in Hutchinson, Texas. The dam is owned by Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Corporation (local government). It impounds the Off-channel near Borger.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
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 | Hutchinson |
| Nearest City | Borger |
| River/Stream | Off-channel |
| Coordinates | 35.64655, -101.39606 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 24 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CANADIAN RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09652 |
| Federal ID | TX09652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |