Stedji Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kenson Lake Dam Bryson Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Stedji Lake Dam, located in Hansford County, Texas, was completed in 1939 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes beyond water storage.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Coldwater Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the region, although it lacks a spillway for excess water discharge.
Despite its age, Stedji Lake Dam is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, with a high risk level of 2 due to potential hazards. The dam has not been inspected recently, but state permitting and inspection processes are in place. With the sole outlet gate, the dam is in need of further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality for water resource management and climate resilience. Enthusiasts interested in water resource and climate dynamics would find Stedji Lake Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the complexities of maintaining aging infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1939 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COLDWATER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.81 |
Nid Storage |
122 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Stedji Lake Dam