New Frasier Dam

New Frasier Dam is a gravity dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About New Frasier Dam

The primary purpose of New Frasier 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 City Of Dallas (local government). It impounds the Elm Fork Of Trinity.

The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 216 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2021.

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Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyDallas
River/StreamElm Fork Of Trinity
Coordinates32.84153, -96.88970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length216 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Max Discharge1 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF DALLAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX07058
Federal IDTX07058
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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