Farrow Lake Dam
Farrow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Farrow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Farrow 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 J Farrow (private). It impounds the Live Oak Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Live Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.12297, -98.22370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J FARROW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05012 |
| Federal ID | TX05012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |