Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam

TR-DRY DEVILS RIVER· Schleicher, Texas· Built 1961· Earth· 48 ft tall

Significant Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	48 ft (taller than 92.3% in TX)
Dam Length	2,480 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	9.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage	200 acre-ft

Surface Area	37 acres
Drainage Area	21 sq mi
Max Discharge	24,909 cfs
Year Completed	1961 (65 years old)
NID ID	TX02298

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: June 6, 2012

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

ELDORADO DIVIDE SWCD;SCHLEICHER COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam is owned by ELDORADO DIVIDE SWCD;SCHLEICHER COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam built?

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam?

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 48 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.

When was Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam last inspected?

Dry Devils and Lowrey WS SCS Site 1 Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.