Bois D Arc Lake Dam
Bois D Arc Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fannin County, Texas, built in 2023. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bois D Arc Lake Dam
Bois D Arc Lake Dam is a dam in Fannin, Texas. The dam is owned by North Texas Municipal Water District (local government). It impounds the Bois D'arc Creek.
The dam stands 90 feet tall and stretches 11,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16,500 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 765,340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 327 square miles. Completed in 2023, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2023.
At 90 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fannin |
| River/Stream | Bois D'arc Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.71167, -95.97165 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2023 (3 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 765,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 765,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 327 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07507 |
| Federal ID | TX07507 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |