Boothe Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Sweetwater Dam Lake Trammel Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Boothe Dam, located in Nolan, Texas, along Cottonwood Creek, was completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 42.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 241 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 150 feet and uncontrolled outlets, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for managing water resources in the area.
Despite being privately owned, Boothe Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection, ensuring its safety and regulatory compliance. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks an Emergency Action Plan, but its moderate risk level indicates a need for ongoing risk management measures. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find the dam's design and operation intriguing, as it plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and recreational activities.
Although Boothe Dam's hazard potential and specific risk factors are not available, its presence in the Fort Worth District underlines its importance for water management in the region. As water scarcity and climate change continue to impact Texas, understanding the infrastructure and operation of dams like Boothe becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
42.5 |
River Or Stream |
COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
42.5 |
Nid Storage |
241 |
Structural Height |
42.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
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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.
Boothe Dam
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