Saner Lake No 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Roswell Lake Dam Saner Lake No 2 Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Saner Lake No 1 Dam, located in Maverick County, Texas, was completed in 1940 for the primary purpose of water supply.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam, with a structural height of 19 feet, has a storage capacity of 365 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 104 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TR-Elm Creek, is not regulated by the state but is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements.
Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition is not rated. The last inspection was conducted in 1990, highlighting the need for more frequent assessments to ensure its safety. With a high-risk assessment rating of 2, it is essential that proper risk management measures are implemented to mitigate any potential hazards. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate.
The Saner Lake No 1 Dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the community it serves.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
365 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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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.
Saner Lake No 1 Dam