Barrett Pond Dam

TR-BATTLE CREEK· Van Zandt, Texas· Built 1996· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Barrett Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDTX07000

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: July 23, 1996
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JOHN BARRETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barrett Pond Dam?

Barrett Pond 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 Barrett Pond Dam?

Barrett Pond Dam is owned by JOHN BARRETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barrett Pond Dam built?

Barrett Pond Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Barrett Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Barrett Pond Dam?

Barrett Pond 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.

When was Barrett Pond Dam last inspected?

Barrett Pond Dam was last inspected on July 23, 1996. 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.