Dams in Young County, Texas
15Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Young County, Texas
Young County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 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 Young County is 74 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Graham Dam at 82 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Dam | High | Not Rated | 82 | Water Supply | 1959 |
| Eddleman Dam | High | Not Rated | 57 | Water Supply | 1929 |
| Whiskey Creek Dam | High | Not Rated | 31 | Water Supply | 1967 |
| Newcastle Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 34 | Water Supply | 1912 |
| Mcgarrahan Dam | Low | Not Rated | 45 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Manning Vick Lake No 2 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Other | 1966 |
| Scott Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Other | 1961 |
| Newman Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | 1964 | |
| Clayton Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | 1964 | |
| Graham Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | 1920 | |
| Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1984 |
| Manning Vick Lake No 1 Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Irrigation | 1966 |
| Woodward Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | 1966 | |
| Old Eureka Mill Reservoir Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Water Supply | 1900 |
| Johnston Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Water Supply | 1962 |