Singleton Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Milner Dam Stanley Schaeffer Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Singleton Lake Dam, located in Swisher, Texas, was completed in 1965 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
This private Earth dam, with a height of 10 feet and length of 678 feet, has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17 acres. Despite being classified as having a high risk potential, the dam is currently in a not rated condition assessment and lacks certain safety features such as a spillway.
Although Singleton Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has no designated regulatory agency, it is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam, situated on the HAPPY DRAW river or stream, poses a potential hazard but has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date. With the dam's primary function being fire protection and livestock maintenance, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the dam's maintenance and safety measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in serving the community.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
678 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
HAPPY DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Singleton Lake Dam