Wayne Porter Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wayne Porter Lake Dam in Texas, completed in 1954, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond, with a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet.
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Summary
Situated on TR-DOUBLE MTN FRK BRAZOS RIVER, this earth dam with a height of 24 feet and length of 700 feet, provides essential water resources for the local community. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam is still considered high risk due to its Hazard Potential rating and the absence of a Condition Assessment.
Owned privately, Wayne Porter Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and does not fall under the jurisdiction of any state regulatory agency. While it is built for recreational purposes, its limited drainage area and lack of spillway pose a potential risk. With no recent inspection data available, the dam's Condition Assessment remains unrated. The dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures are also not clearly defined, indicating a need for further evaluation and potential enhancements to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and its water resources.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DOUBLE MTN FRK BRAZOS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
202 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Wayne Porter Lake Dam