Barfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 520 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Barfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Barfield Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jean Barfield;john Barfield (private). It impounds the Tr-colorado River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Saba |
| River/Stream | Tr-colorado River |
| Coordinates | 31.25730, -98.57836 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jean Barfield;john Barfield |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05854 |
| Federal ID | TX05854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |