Dams in Shackelford County, Texas
18Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Shackelford County, Texas
Shackelford County has 18 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.
The average dam in Shackelford County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Mccarty Lake Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccarty Lake Dam | High | Not Rated | 50 | Water Supply | 1942 |
| Lake De Lafosse Dam | High | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Taylor Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Mccowan Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Lake Penick Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Water Supply | 1919 |
| Green Reservoir No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Green Reservoir No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Nail Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Moran City Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Water Supply | 1922 |
| Nail Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Vanzandt Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Johnson Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Elliot Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Stassney Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Casey Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Diller Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Pico Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Vanzandt Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |