Johnson Pooling Dam

TR-BEAR CREEK· Fannin, Texas· Built 1986· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Johnson Pooling Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fire protection. 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 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length714 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage153 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area66 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDTX06663

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: No
Last Inspection: January 11, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

JOHNSON POOLING AGR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Johnson Pooling Dam?

Johnson Pooling 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 Johnson Pooling Dam?

Johnson Pooling Dam is owned by JOHNSON POOLING AGR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Johnson Pooling Dam built?

Johnson Pooling Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Johnson Pooling Dam?

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

How tall is Johnson Pooling Dam?

Johnson Pooling Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Johnson Pooling Dam last inspected?

Johnson Pooling Dam was last inspected on January 11, 2018. 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.