12Total Dams
10High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Sutton County, Texas
Sutton County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 10 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Sutton County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 5 Dam at 52 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 5 Dam | High | Not assessed | 52 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 11 Dam | High | Not assessed | 48 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 10 Dam | High | Not assessed | 48 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 6 Dam | High | Not assessed | 43 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 4 Dam | High | Not assessed | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 3 Dam | High | Not assessed | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 12 Dam | High | Not assessed | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 7 Dam | High | Not assessed | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 8 Dam | High | Not assessed | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 13 Dam | High | Not assessed | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1959 |
| Dry Devils and Lowrey Ws Scs Site 9 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Fort Terrett Ranch River Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Irrigation | 1963 |