Bone Hill Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bone Hill Lake Dam, located in Shelby, Texas, was completed in 1958 with the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Plum Creek, this dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment.

Although Bone Hill Lake Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. With a risk assessment indicating a high level of risk, there are no emergency action plans in place, and the dam is not under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam is a significant feature in the area, providing both recreational benefits and potential risks to the surrounding community. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find Bone Hill Lake Dam an intriguing subject for further exploration and study.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-PLUM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

75

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.