Frierson Lake No 3 Dam
Frierson Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Frierson Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Frierson Lake No 3 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodlake Preservation Association Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-pin Oak Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 550 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 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Tr-pin Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.51988, -96.26892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,386 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WOODLAKE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01864 |
| Federal ID | TX01864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |