Fairfield Lake Dam

Texas — Freestone County — BIG BROWN CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyFreestone
RiverBIG BROWN CREEK
Coordinates31.82178, -96.04080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height77 ft
Dam Height77 ft
Dam Length4,350 ft
NID Storage70,840 acre-ft
Max Storage70,840 acre-ft
Surface Area2,350 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC

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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.

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