Boyd Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Boyd Lake Dam, located in Collin County, Texas, serves as a crucial water resource for the area, primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 667 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

Despite its small size, Boyd Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its hazard potential and the surrounding area's susceptibility to flooding. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not detailed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk assessment is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure like Boyd Lake Dam. Collaborative efforts between regulatory agencies and stakeholders will be essential in managing the potential risks associated with this dam.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

667

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-BLUFF CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

163

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.