Dams in Bowie County, Texas
21Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Bowie County, Texas
Bowie County has 21 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, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bowie County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Elliott Creek at 44 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam At Hle | High | Not Rated | 19 | 2005 | |
| Tranturn Lake Dam | High | Poor | 18 | 1965 | |
| Audie Lake Dam | High | Fair | 16 | 1965 | |
| Boot Lake Dam | High | Poor | 14 | 1965 | |
| Elliott Creek | Low | Fair | 44 | Recreation | 1942 |
| Bringle Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Water Supply | 1929 |
| Caney Creek | Low | Poor | 30 | Water Supply | 1942 |
| De Kalb Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1961 |
| Ashford Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Malta Farm Lake Dam No 2 | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Irrigation | 1950 |
| Anderson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | 1962 | |
| Crystal Springs Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Wright Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Pecos Crow Ranch Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Other | 1987 |
| Smith Club Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Hatchel Farm Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| Kennedy Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Irrigation | 1927 |
| Gifford-hill Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Elkins Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Malta Farm Lake Dam No 1 | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| T And P Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Water Supply | 1915 |