Dams in Randall County, Texas
11Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Randall County, Texas
Randall County has 11 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, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Randall County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Lake Tanglewood Dam at 85 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tanglewood Dam | High | Fair | 85 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1965 |
| Bivins Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 47 | Other | 1926 |
| Stanley Schaeffer Dam | High | Satisfactory | 43 | Irrigation | 1975 |
| Umbarger Dam | High | Poor | 43 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1938 |
| Palo Duro Club Lake Dam | High | Fair | 33 | Recreation | 1940 |
| Frog Dam | High | Fair | 32 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Tom Gerald Ranch Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 25 | Water Supply | 1966 |
| Roy Gwyn Ranch Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Stewart Dike | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Llano Estacado Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1984 |
| Mcspadden Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Irrigation | 1930 |