Dams in Ector County, Texas
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Ector County, Texas
Ector County has 4 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.
The average dam in Ector County is 63 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Twin Odessa Terminal Storage Reservoir at 25 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Odessa Terminal Storage Reservoir | High | Not Rated | 25 | 1954 | |
| Averitt No 3 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Averitt No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Averitt No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1971 |