29Total Dams
9High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Hood County, Texas
Hood County has 29 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hood County is 59 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is De Cordova Bend Dam at 84 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Cordova Bend Dam | High | Satisfactory | 84 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Starr Hollow Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 55 | Irrigation | 1967 |
| Comanche Harbor Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 37 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Bentwater Pond Dam | High | Fair | 29 | ||
| Lake Arthur Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1955 |
| Engler Lake Dam | High | Fair | 23 | Water Supply | 1948 |
| Beaver Pond Dam | High | Not assessed | 22 | ||
| Liberty Pond Dam | High | Not assessed | 17 | ||
| Duck Pond Dam | High | Not assessed | 14 | ||
| Jb Randle Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 24 | Irrigation | 1967 |
| Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 16 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Ruckers Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 50 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| North Crites Dam | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Texas a & M Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 37 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Ellaine Grande Ranch Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Bradley Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Recreation | 1983 |
| Smelley Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake No 6 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Black Lake No 4 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Water Supply | 1956 |
| Western Resort Dam 2 | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Seals Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | 1966 |
| Walsh Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake No 5 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Bullman Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Black Lake No 3 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Faulkner Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Black Lake No 7 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Water Supply | 1955 |