10Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Howard County, Texas
Howard County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Howard County is 76 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Red Draw Dam at 72 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Draw Dam | High | Not assessed | 72 | Other | 1985 |
| Moss Creek Lake Dam | High | Fair | 67 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Natural Dam | High | Not assessed | 47 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1940 |
| Comanche Trail Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1914 |
| Powell Lake Dam | Significant | Poor | 35 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Refinery Dam | Low | Not assessed | 36 | 1976 | |
| Garrett Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Allen Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Irrigation | 1967 |
| Iatan Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Water Supply | 1900 |
| Rankin Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |