Dams in Fort Bend County, Texas
19Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Fort Bend County, Texas
Fort Bend County has 19 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Fort Bend County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is G Fowler Gss at 33 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam No 3 | High | Not Rated | 16 | Irrigation | 1948 |
| Kitty Hollow Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1953 |
| G Fowler Gss | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Other | 1974 |
| Hale Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Lake Paw Paw Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Delaro Gss | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Other | 1975 |
| Smithers Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1957 |
| Katy Mills Dam | Low | Fair | 17 | 2000 | |
| Tx No Name No 43 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1970 |
| Old Second Lift Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Irrigation | 1948 |
| Dam No 2 | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Irrigation | 1948 |
| Dam No 1 | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1948 |
| Booth Estate Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Irrigation | 1983 |
| Penny Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Elm Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Frost Reservoir No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Pilant Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1960 |
| 40 Acre Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1960 |