9Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County has 9 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 Matagorda County is 57 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam at 46 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stp Main Cooling Reservoir Dam | High | Not assessed | 46 | Other | 1981 |
| Cooling Water Pond Dam | High | Not assessed | 13 | Other | |
| Ah Johnson Reservoir Levee | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Fay Ranch Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Lcra Dam Bay City Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Irrigation | 1963 |
| Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | ||
| Hudgins Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Irrigation | 1954 |
| Herff Cornelius Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Stp Essential Cooling Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Other | 1981 |