Fails Lake Dam
Texas — Walker County — TR-NELSON CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Walker |
| River | TR-NELSON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 30.78204, -95.69025 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | February 23, 1988 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1958 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | HORACE FAILS |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.