Dams in Newton County, Texas
10Total Dams
0High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Newton County, Texas
Newton County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Newton County is 70 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Island Lake Dam at 32 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 17 | Water Supply | 1952 |
| Smith Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 16 | 1950 | |
| Roundtree Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Island Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Javalina Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Club Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Coastal Dam D | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Scrappin Valley Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Wickersham Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Temple Eastex Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1956 |