Schindler Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cullen Lake Dam Bonham Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Schindler Lake Dam, located in Colorado County, Texas, was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 23 feet with a length of 720 feet.
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Summary
This earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 6.8 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-COLORADO RIVER, the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Schindler Lake Dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last recorded in February 2009. The dam has a moderate hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. With a risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5, the dam is considered to have a moderate level of risk. Although the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam remains an essential structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COLORADO RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
63 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Schindler Lake Dam