Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: March 14, 2026
Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam in Presidio, Texas, stands as a testament to agricultural ingenuity, with its primary purpose being irrigation.
Summary
Completed in 1950, this private-owned earth dam boasts a height of 45 feet and a length of 800 feet, providing storage for 549 acre-feet of water. The dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock watering, and even small fish pond maintenance, making it a vital resource for the local community.
Despite its age, Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam remains in good condition, with a high hazard potential due to its location and height. The dam does not feature a spillway, but it is equipped with one outlet gate. State-regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. As climate change continues to impact water resources in the region, the significance of well-maintained dams like Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management and agricultural practices.
With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)," Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam is a critical infrastructure for water storage and distribution in the area. Despite lacking certain safety features, such as an emergency action plan and inundation maps, the dam's role in supporting irrigation and other essential functions cannot be understated. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable water management practices, Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate patterns.
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Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PAINT DRAW |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Nid Storage |
549 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |
Seasonal Comparison
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Rio Grande Nr Castolon
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172cfs |
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.
Fowlkes Ranch Lake Dam