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 assessed | 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 assessed | 33 | Water Supply | 1929 |
| Caney Creek | Low | Poor | 30 | Water Supply | 1942 |
| De Kalb Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1961 |
| Ashford Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Malta Farm Lake Dam No 2 | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1950 |
| Anderson Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | 1962 | |
| Crystal Springs Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1947 |
| Wright Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Pecos Crow Ranch Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Other | 1987 |
| Smith Club Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1950 |
| Hatchel Farm Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| Kennedy Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Irrigation | 1927 |
| Gifford-hill Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Elkins Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Malta Farm Lake Dam No 1 | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Irrigation | 1956 |
| T and P Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Water Supply | 1915 |