Lake June Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Lake June Dam, located in Hemphill, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This private Earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and stretches 850 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 448 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-Washita River, the dam is owned and regulated by private entities, with state permitting and inspection processes in place.
Although lacking a spillway, Lake June Dam is deemed to have a high risk potential, with a hazard rating of 2 out of 5. Despite being in good structural condition, the dam has not been rated for its overall condition, and emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been documented. With no official inspection or assessment dates available, the dam's risk management and mitigation strategies remain unclear.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake June Dam provides a fascinating case study of a privately owned irrigation structure in the heart of Texas. Its strategic location along the TR-Washita River underscores the importance of efficient water management in the region, while its risk potential highlights the need for comprehensive emergency preparedness and maintenance protocols. As climate change continues to impact water resources, monitoring and enhancing the resilience of dams like Lake June Dam will be crucial in ensuring sustainable water usage for both agricultural and environmental needs.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
448 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
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3cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
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13cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Lake June Dam