Carlson Francis Reservoirs

OFF CH-TRES PALACIOS CREEK· Wharton, Texas· Built 1971· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Carlson Francis Reservoirs is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX)
Dam Length5,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Normal Storage139 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDTX06011

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MERLE T CARLSON ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carlson Francis Reservoirs?

Carlson Francis Reservoirs 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 Carlson Francis Reservoirs?

Carlson Francis Reservoirs is owned by MERLE T CARLSON ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carlson Francis Reservoirs built?

Carlson Francis Reservoirs was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Carlson Francis Reservoirs?

Carlson Francis Reservoirs serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carlson Francis Reservoirs?

Carlson Francis Reservoirs has a dam height of 7 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.

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.