Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
The Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Sutton, Texas, along the TR-DRY DEVILS RIVER, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a length of 1400 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.1 square miles, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the latest assessment in April 2021. Equipped with uncontrolled and valve outlet gates, the dam has a spillway width of 101 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 5724 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has been inspected every 5 years to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 13 Dam serves as a prime example of infrastructure designed to mitigate flood risks and manage water flow in a sensitive ecosystem. With a focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, this dam showcases the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY DEVILS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
21 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
659 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Dry Devils And Lowrey Ws Scs Site 13 Dam