9Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Texas County, Missouri
Texas County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Texas County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Sterling Hollow at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Hollow | High | Poor | 50 | ||
| James River Camp Dam | High | Satisfactory | 43 | Recreation | |
| Austin Community Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Hutcheson Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Lybyer Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1978 |
| Roby Lk-embankment No. 1 | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1973 |
| Lake Gemay Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Roby Lk-embankment No. 2 | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1982 |
| Slabtown Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1960 |