Ferrell Dam
Ferrell Dam is an earth dam located in Hall County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ferrell Dam
The primary purpose of Ferrell Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Don Ferrell (private). It impounds the Tr-mountain Creek near Estelline.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 534 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 345 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Estelline |
| River/Stream | Tr-mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.47833, -100.56333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 534 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DON FERRELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06038 |
| Federal ID | TX06038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |