Dams in Potter County, Texas
18Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Potter County, Texas
Potter County has 18 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Potter County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Tecovas Pond Dam at 76 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittenburg Lake No 1 Dam - South | High | Poor | 37 | 2000 | |
| Y Branch Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Irrigation | 1950 |
| Whittenburg Lake No 2 Dam - North | High | Fair | 30 | 2000 | |
| Amarillo Terminal Dam | High | Satisfactory | 25 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Thompson Park Lake No 3 Dam | High | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Amarillo Citadel Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1986 |
| Tecovas Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 76 | Other | 1970 |
| Whale Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 58 | Water Supply | 1964 |
| Devils Canyon Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 50 | Other | 1970 |
| 6 Section Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Tascosa Country Club North Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 33 | Irrigation | 1987 |
| The Ranch Marsh Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Irrigation | 1964 |
| Sewage Effluent Dam | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Other | 1975 |
| Coal Drainage Rentention Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Other | 1975 |
| Anna Belle Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1962 |
| Apache Tank Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Irrigation Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Other | 1967 |
| Tailwater Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Other | 1950 |