Ament Lake Dam

Brewster County, Texas

River/Stream: TR-DARK CANYON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
59 ft
Dam Length
125 ft
Reservoir Storage
500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
325 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-04-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX06492
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
29.45286, -103.49205
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.