College Lake Dam

STINK CREEK; TR-PAINT CREEK· Haskell, Texas· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

College Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage705 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area101 acres
Drainage Area879 sq mi
NID IDTX07078

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF HASKELL

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of College Lake Dam?

College Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates College Lake Dam?

College Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF HASKELL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of College Lake Dam?

College Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is College Lake Dam?

College Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.