Carousel Farms Lake Dam
Carousel Farms Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carousel Farms Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Carousel Farms Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carousel Farms (private). It impounds the Tr-mountain Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Johnson |
| River/Stream | Tr-mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.51299, -97.14599 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CAROUSEL FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03616 |
| Federal ID | TX03616 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |