Patrick Lake Dam

TR-CANEY CREEK· Freestone, Texas· Built 1992· Earth· 28 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Patrick Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length612 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area250 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDTX06673

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

ARTHUR PATRICK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Patrick Lake Dam?

Patrick 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 Patrick Lake Dam?

Patrick Lake Dam is owned by ARTHUR PATRICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Patrick Lake Dam built?

Patrick Lake Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Patrick Lake Dam?

Patrick Lake 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 Patrick Lake Dam?

Patrick 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.