Deal Lake Dam

TR-RIPLEY CREEK· Franklin, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Deal Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX05369

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

CHARLES DEAL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Deal Lake Dam?

Deal 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 Deal Lake Dam?

Deal Lake Dam is owned by CHARLES DEAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Deal Lake Dam built?

Deal Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Deal Lake Dam?

Deal Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Deal Lake Dam?

Deal Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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.