Frieden Development Dam

Gillespie, Texas· 14 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Frieden Development Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Max Discharge866 cfs
NID IDTX07504

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

FREDERICKSBURG DEVELOPMENT INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frieden Development Dam?

Frieden Development Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Frieden Development Dam?

Frieden Development Dam is owned by FREDERICKSBURG DEVELOPMENT INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Frieden Development Dam?

Frieden Development Dam has a dam height of 14 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.