Dams in Hood County, Texas
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 Rated | 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 Rated | 22 | ||
| Liberty Pond Dam | High | Not Rated | 17 | ||
| Duck Pond Dam | High | Not Rated | 14 | ||
| Jb Randle Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 24 | Irrigation | 1967 |
| Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 16 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 53 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1980 |
| Ruckers Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 50 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| North Crites Dam | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Texas A & M Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Water Supply | 1961 |
| Ellaine Grande Ranch Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Bradley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1983 |
| Smelley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake No 6 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Black Lake No 4 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Water Supply | 1956 |
| Western Resort Dam 2 | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Seals Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Water Supply | 1966 |
| Walsh Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake No 5 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Bullman Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Black Lake No 3 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Black Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Faulkner Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Black Lake No 7 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Water Supply | 1955 |