Audie Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Audie Lake Dam, located in Bowie, Texas, was completed in 1965 and is privately owned.


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Summary

It serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type. The dam stands at a height of 16.2 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.

The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 11 feet, and it has one uncontrolled outlet gate. Audie Lake Dam was last inspected in April 2016 and was rated in fair condition. The dam has a moderate risk assessment level, indicating a potential for some hazards. The state of Texas regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

While Audie Lake Dam may not be a high-profile structure, its presence is crucial for water resource management in the area. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate can appreciate the role of this dam in maintaining and regulating water levels for the surrounding community and ecosystem.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

360

Dam Height

16.2

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.2

Hydraulic Height

16.2

Nid Storage

47

Structural Height

16.2

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.