Glasscock Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Glasscock Lake Dam, located in Colorado, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 550 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Skull Creek and is owned privately, with state permitting and inspection in place.
Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the condition of Glasscock Lake Dam is currently not rated. It lacks a spillway and has no associated locks, but features one outlet gate. While the dam is primarily used for fire protection and recreational purposes, its strategic location and structural design make it an essential resource for water supply and environmental conservation in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics of Glasscock Lake Dam make it a noteworthy site to study and monitor for future sustainability efforts.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SKULL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Glasscock Lake Dam