Dams in Lampasas County, Texas
13Total Dams
11High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lampasas County, Texas
Lampasas County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 11 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Lampasas County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam at 81 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 3 Dam | High | Fair | 81 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 6 Dam | High | Fair | 68 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 1 Dam | High | Fair | 68 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 2 Dam | High | Fair | 66 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 8 Dam | High | Fair | 60 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 5 Dam | High | Fair | 59 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 7 Dam | High | Fair | 51 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Sulphur Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam | High | Fair | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Lometa Dam | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Water Supply | 1909 |
| Jones Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1977 |
| Minnie J Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Shipman Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | 1982 | |
| Simmonds Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |