Dams in Medina County, Texas
32Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Medina County, Texas
Medina County has 32 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Medina County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Medina Lake Dam at 165 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 165 | Irrigation | 1913 |
| Medina Diversion Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 62 | Irrigation | 1913 |
| Parker Creek Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Pearson Dam | High | Not Rated | 42 | Irrigation | 2005 |
| Twin Lake Estates East Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 22 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Twin Lake Estates West Lake Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Kemmy Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 26 | ||
| Morris Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | 1956 | |
| Bader Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Mcwilliams & Wimberley Dev Corp Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Geo Wilson Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Mumme Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Gabe Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Richardson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Schuchart Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Midde Verde Recharge Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Other | 1978 |
| San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Other | 1979 |
| Primos Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Leinweber Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Frio Trib Dam 1 | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Geo Wilson Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| East Elm Trib Dam 1 | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| New Langford Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Jones Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Farley Clara Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Faseler Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | 1960 | |
| Goeth Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Collins Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Tx No Name No 5 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Seco Creek Recharge Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Other | 1983 |
| Peacock Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | 1963 | |
| Nelson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Water Supply | 1970 |