Nolan Lake Dam

TR-CEDAR CREEK· Kaufman, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Nolan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX05206

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

BILL BARRETT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nolan Lake Dam?

Nolan 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 Nolan Lake Dam?

Nolan Lake Dam is owned by BILL BARRETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nolan Lake Dam built?

Nolan Lake Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Nolan Lake Dam?

Nolan Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 Nolan Lake Dam?

Nolan Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.