Barron Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barron Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01581 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FRANK C BARRON ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barron Lake Dam?
Barron 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 Barron Lake Dam?
Barron Lake Dam is owned by FRANK C BARRON ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barron Lake Dam built?
Barron Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Barron Lake Dam?
Barron Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barron Lake Dam?
Barron Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Barron Lake Dam last inspected?
Barron Lake Dam was last inspected on July 21, 1998. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.