Carlson Francis Reservoirs
Carlson Francis Reservoirs is an earth dam located in Wharton County, Texas, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Carlson Francis Reservoirs
The primary purpose of Carlson Francis Reservoirs is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Merle T Carlson Et Al (private). It impounds the Off Ch-tres Palacios Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 5,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tres Palacios Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.14667, -96.22500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MERLE T CARLSON ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06011 |
| Federal ID | TX06011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |