Birdsong Lake Dam
Birdsong Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Birdsong Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Birdsong Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gary Buchholz (private). It impounds the Tr-ellison Springs Branch.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 646 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-ellison Springs Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.25245, -98.62004 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 646 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 646 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GARY BUCHHOLZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01412 |
| Federal ID | TX01412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |