Barnard Lake Dam

BARNARD DRAW-TR CUTHAND CREEK· Red River, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Barnard Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX03083

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
Last Inspection: August 28, 1969
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MARY VAUGHAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barnard Lake Dam?

Barnard Lake 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 Barnard Lake Dam?

Barnard Lake Dam is owned by MARY VAUGHAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barnard Lake Dam built?

Barnard Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Barnard Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Barnard Lake Dam?

Barnard Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Barnard Lake Dam last inspected?

Barnard Lake Dam was last inspected on August 28, 1969. 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.