Dams in Lubbock County, Texas
7Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lubbock County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mcmillan Dam at 76 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcmillan Dam | High | Fair | 76 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Lubbock Terminal Reservoir Levee | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Water Supply | 1965 |
| Lake Ransom Canyon Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 26 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 2 | Significant | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 3 | Significant | Fair | 9 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Canyon Lakes Project Dam No 6 | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1976 |
| Clear Water Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Other | 1971 |