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 assessed | 165 | Irrigation | 1913 |
| Medina Diversion Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 62 | Irrigation | 1913 |
| Parker Creek Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Pearson Dam | High | Not assessed | 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 assessed | 26 | ||
| Morris Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | 1956 | |
| Bader Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Mcwilliams & Wimberley Dev Corp Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Geo Wilson Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Mumme Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 24 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Gabe Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Richardson Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Schuchart Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Midde Verde Recharge Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Other | 1978 |
| San Geronimo Creek Recharge Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Other | 1979 |
| Primos Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Leinweber Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Frio Trib Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Geo Wilson Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| East Elm Trib Dam 1 | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1970 |
| New Langford Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Jones Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Farley Clara Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Faseler Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | 1960 | |
| Goeth Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Collins Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Tx No Name No 5 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Seco Creek Recharge Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Other | 1983 |
| Peacock Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | 1963 | |
| Nelson Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Water Supply | 1970 |