Webb Hill Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Webb Hill Lake Dam in Hunt, Texas, was completed in 1969 by designer Charles E Howard for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and length of 545 feet, controls the flow of the TR-SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER. The dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Webb Hill Lake Dam is regulated by the state of Texas, with regular inspections ensuring its structural integrity. The dam has a spillway width of zero and no locks, indicating a simple yet effective design for its primary purpose. While the hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," a high risk assessment score of 2 suggests the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential threats to the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Webb Hill Lake Dam an intriguing example of human intervention to manage water resources for irrigation in the region. With its earth construction and high risk assessment score, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for sustaining agricultural activities and highlights the importance of proper management and maintenance of water structures in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
545 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH SULPHUR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Webb Hill Lake Dam