Canyon Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Canyon Lake Dam, located in Bosque, Texas, was completed in 1962 and stands at a height of 44 feet.


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Summary

Designed by CHILDRESS AND RECER, this private-owned dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and also offers recreational opportunities. With a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its age, Canyon Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition, but it is considered to have a high risk potential. The dam does not have a spillway and features a buttress core design. Although it has not been updated for several decades, the dam is still inspected by the state of Texas, ensuring its safety and functionality for the surrounding community.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Canyon Lake Dam is a significant structure that plays a vital role in irrigation and recreation in the area. With its strategic location on the TR-ROUGH CREEK river, the dam continues to be a key asset for water management in Texas. Ongoing inspections and state permitting indicate a commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of this important water resource infrastructure.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

TR-ROUGH CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

44

Nid Storage

188

Structural Height

44

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

44
       
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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.