Dams in Matagorda County, Texas
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 Rated | 46 | Other | 1981 |
| Cooling Water Pond Dam | High | Not Rated | 13 | Other | |
| Ah Johnson Reservoir Levee | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Fay Ranch Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Lcra Dam Bay City Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Irrigation | 1963 |
| Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Sedimentation Basin Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | ||
| Hudgins Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Irrigation | 1954 |
| Herff Cornelius Dam 1 | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Stp Essential Cooling Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Other | 1981 |