Mccoy Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Located in Foard County, Texas, McCoy Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for fire protection and stock or small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Built in 1975, this private-owned earth dam holds a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated on the TR-Raggedy Creek, McCoy Lake Dam is overseen by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 1050 feet, the dam serves as a key component in the local water management system. Although currently rated as "not available" in terms of hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is categorized as high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its relatively small size, McCoy Lake Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Foard County. With its primary purpose being fire protection and stock or small fish pond, the dam provides essential storage capacity and contributes to local water supply needs. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining and monitoring structures like McCoy Lake Dam is essential to ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
1050 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RAGGEDY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
N Wichita Rv Nr Truscott
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14cfs |
Groesbeck Ck At Sh 6 Nr Quanah
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5cfs |
S Wichita Rv Nr Benjamin
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1cfs |
Pease Rv Nr Vernon
|
3cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Seymour
|
2cfs |
Salt Fork Red River Near Elmer
|
13cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Mccoy Lake Dam