College Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
College Lake Dam in Stamford, Texas, is a vital structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Summary
Completed in 1935, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 15 feet and a length of 2000 feet. The dam serves as a crucial infrastructure on Stink Creek, providing a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and serving various purposes beyond flood control.
Despite its age, the dam has not been inspected or rated for its condition, posing a potential risk due to its high hazard potential. With no spillway and limited emergency preparedness measures in place, the dam's risk level is classified as high. Water resource and climate enthusiasts are urged to monitor the situation closely and advocate for proper maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of College Lake Dam and the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1935 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
STINK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
College Lake Dam