Fails Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyWalker
River/StreamTR-NELSON CREEK
Coordinates30.78204, -95.69025

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerHORACE FAILS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/23/1988
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX02973
Federal IDTX02973
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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