Lake Sharon Dam
Lake Sharon Dam is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Sharon Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Sharon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 777 Lakes Lp (private). It impounds the Bryant Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 504 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/01/2021.
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 | Denton |
| River/Stream | Bryant Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.13722, -97.09357 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 504 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 777 LAKES LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00615 |
| Federal ID | TX00615 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |