V Flowers Dam 3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: V Flowers Dam 1 V Flowers Dam 2
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
V Flowers Dam 3, located in Roberts County, Texas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private earth dam, with a height of 26 feet and a length of 168 feet, has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a drainage area of 270 acres along the TR-Washburn Arroyo. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has one outlet gate and is not regulated by the state.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, V Flowers Dam 3 poses a potential hazard due to its condition being unrated and lack of emergency preparedness measures. The dam, primarily funded and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has not been inspected recently, raising concerns about its structural integrity and safety. Although the dam is not under state jurisdiction, its location in the Canadian city and proximity to the Tulsa District raise the importance of monitoring and maintaining this essential water resource in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
168 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHBURN ARROYO |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
270 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
13cfs |
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
|
0cfs |
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.
V Flowers Dam 3