College Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

College Lake Dam, located in Haskell, Texas, is a local government-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).


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Summary

Designed by Freese and Nichols, this earth dam stands at 28 feet in height and serves multiple purposes including water supply. With a storage capacity of 705 acre-feet and a drainage area of 879 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its high hazard potential and the risk assessment rating of 2 (high), the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The absence of a spillway and limited inspection data raises concerns about the dam's overall safety and emergency preparedness. With no inundation maps or established risk management measures in place, College Lake Dam presents a significant challenge for ensuring the safety and sustainability of its surrounding environment and communities. Further monitoring and assessment are crucial to address these potential risks and enhance the dam's resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

STINK CREEK; TR-PAINT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

101

Drainage Area

879

Nid Storage

705

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.