16Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Wheeler County, Texas
Wheeler County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Wheeler County is 69 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam at 36 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 21 Dam | Significant | Fair | 36 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 33 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 20 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17b Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 17a Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 18 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Sandspur Club Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Upper Washita River Ws Scs Site 19 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1960 |
| Blakemore Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Irrigation | 1962 |
| Machina Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Avent Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Lake Loraine Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Water Supply | 1935 |
| Wardlow Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | 1954 | |
| Dormer Reed Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Water Supply | 1935 |
| Ed Unsen Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1940 |
| Hrnciar Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | 1950 |