Dams in Rains County, Texas
7Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Rains County, Texas
Rains County has 7 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.
The average dam in Rains County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam at 35 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Woods Lake Dam | High | Fair | 31 | Recreation | 2004 |
| Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 8b Dam | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Upper Lake Fork Creek Ws Scs Site 9 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1964 |
| Case Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Greenes Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Morgan Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Irrigation | 1948 |
| Montgomery Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1956 |