Winship Lake No 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Winship Lake No 3 Dam in Maverick County, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1963 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 1025 feet, providing a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-San Ambrosia Creek, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.

Despite being owned privately, the dam is regulated by the state of Texas with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The dam does not have a spillway and is rated as having a high risk potential. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is currently not in a hazardous state. With its important role in providing water for fire protection and stock, Winship Lake No 3 Dam highlights the vital intersection between water resource management and climate resilience in the region.

Overall, Winship Lake No 3 Dam is a significant structure contributing to the water resource infrastructure in Maverick County, Texas. Its presence aids in maintaining water levels for various purposes, emphasizing the importance of sustainable management and regulation to ensure the safety and efficiency of such vital structures in the face of changing climate patterns.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1025

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-SAN AMBROSIA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

220

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.