Fannin Dam
Fannin Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fannin Dam
The primary purpose of Fannin Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| Coordinates | 33.77791, -96.02193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00421 |
| Federal ID | TX00421 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |