Thurber Lake Dam

GIBSON CREEK· Erath, Texas· Earth· 29 ft tall

High Hazard Irrigation Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Thurber Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX)
Dam Length	2,590 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage	700 acre-ft

Surface Area	100 acres
Drainage Area	4 sq mi
Max Discharge	22,032 cfs
NID ID	TX00916

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 16, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

QUAIL VALLEY ASSOCIATES LLC

Private

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Thurber Lake No 5 Dam

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Thurber Lake No 4 Dam

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Mingus Lake Dam

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Thurber Lake No 3 Dam

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Lake C B Long Dam

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Henslee Lake No 2 Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Thurber Lake Dam?

Thurber Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Thurber Lake Dam?

Thurber Lake Dam is owned by QUAIL VALLEY ASSOCIATES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Thurber Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Thurber Lake Dam?

Thurber Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Thurber Lake Dam last inspected?

Thurber Lake Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2019. 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.