Ament Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brewster |
| River/Stream | TR-DARK CANYON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.45286, -103.49205 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |