5Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Marion County, Texas
Marion County has 5 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.
The average dam in Marion County is 67 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Ferrells Bridge Dam at 97 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrells Bridge Dam | High | Not assessed | 97 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1958 |
| Johnson Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 60 | Other | 1961 |
| Lone Star Steel Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Rhyne Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Felix a Smith Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Water Supply | 1961 |