5Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Presidio County, Texas
Presidio County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Presidio County is 91 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is San Esteban Lake Dam at 68 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimms Draw Ws Scs Site 1 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| San Esteban Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 68 | Recreation | 1914 |
| Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 45 | Irrigation | 1950 |
| Montgomery Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 40 | Irrigation | |
| Sutton Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 37 | Irrigation | 1915 |