10Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Hansford County, Texas
Hansford County has 10 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 Hansford County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Palo Duro Dam at 139 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Duro Dam | High | Satisfactory | 139 | Water Supply | 1991 |
| Buschman Dam 2 | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Other | 1981 |
| Ralston Estate Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1959 |
| Dahl Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Stedji Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | 1939 | |
| Buschman Dam 3 | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1991 |
| Cargill Industries Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other | 1970 |
| Buschman Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1979 |
| Venneman Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Collier Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | 1970 |