Dams in Brewster County, Texas
6Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Brewster County, Texas
Brewster County has 6 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Brewster County is 49 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam at 68 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ament Lake Dam | High | Fair | 59 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1911 |
| Sanderson Canyon Ws Scs Site 1 Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 68 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1986 |
| Nevill Ranch Dam | Low | Not Rated | 47 | 2000 | |
| Meriwether Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1992 |
| Hammond Ranch Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1979 |
| Goddard Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1992 |