Dilworth Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Dilworth Lake Dam, located in Tilden, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities.


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Summary

Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a length of 1156 feet, providing a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. The dam is primarily designed to cater to the needs of the local community by ensuring water availability for various uses.

Despite being privately owned, Dilworth Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is situated on the TR-Frio River and is managed by the Texas state regulatory agency. With a high risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can appreciate the significance of Dilworth Lake Dam in providing essential water resources for the region while also being mindful of the need for responsible management to safeguard against any risks.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1156

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-FRIO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

14
       
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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.