Gerland Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gerland Lake Dam, located in Burleson, Texas, was completed in 1955 and stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 540 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam with a buttress core serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet, providing ample water for the lake's surface area of 10 acres.

Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and the hazard potential is not available. However, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level of 2, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water management. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Gerland Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper dam management in safeguarding water resources for future generations.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-YEGUA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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