9Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in San Jacinto County, Texas
San Jacinto County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in San Jacinto County is 68 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Livingston at 90 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | High | Unsatisfactory | 90 | Hydroelectric | 1969 |
| Yellow Gate Lake Dam | High | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Lake Run-a-muck Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 10 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Lake Tejas Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Andrews Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Double Lake | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Howard Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Water Wheels Lake 2 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Woodlands Golf Course Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1972 |