Ament Lake Dam
Texas — Brewster County — TR-DARK CANYON CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brewster |
| River | TR-DARK CANYON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.45286, -103.49205 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 10, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1911 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.