Sims Dam

TR-LITTLE CONCHO CREEK· Concho, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Sims Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDTX01651

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: No

Ownership

BEN SIMS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sims Dam?

Sims 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 Sims Dam?

Sims Dam is owned by BEN SIMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sims Dam built?

Sims Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Sims Dam?

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

How tall is Sims Dam?

Sims Dam has a dam height of 20 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.