12Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Somervell County, Texas
Somervell County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 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 Somervell County is 51 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Squaw Creek Dam at 159 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squaw Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 159 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Wheeler Branch Dam | High | Satisfactory | 91 | Irrigation | 2008 |
| Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam | High | Fair | 61 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1983 |
| Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam | High | Fair | 60 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Lake Virginia Dam | Significant | Fair | 68 | Recreation | 1987 |
| Comanche Peak Safe Shutdown Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 71 | Other | 1979 |
| Arena Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 41 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Twin Arena Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 39 | Irrigation | 1954 |
| Shipman Dam | Low | Not assessed | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1960 |
| Russell Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Mccann Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other | 1977 |
| Drechsel Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | 1966 |