Frerich Lake No 1 Dam
Frerich Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Kinney County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frerich Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Frerich Lake No 1 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 Leo Frerich (private). It impounds the Cow Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 775 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Kinney |
| River/Stream | Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.17178, -100.63499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LEO FRERICH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04185 |
| Federal ID | TX04185 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |