Harrison Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harrison Lake Dam, located in Anderson, Texas, was completed in 1965 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 375 feet, with a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-KEECHIE CREEK, this dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, indicating the need for further evaluation.

With a high risk assessment rating, Harrison Lake Dam poses potential hazards that are currently not fully assessed or managed. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate. The surrounding area covers 10 acres, providing a serene setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. However, the lack of regulatory oversight and incomplete risk assessment raise concerns about the dam's safety and the potential impact on the downstream environment.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the Fort Worth District's Harrison Lake Dam, they are met with a structure that holds both recreational value and potential risks. With no designated emergency action plan and limited information on its risk management measures, the dam presents a unique opportunity for further study and evaluation. The dam's location and design, coupled with its private ownership, highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and assessment to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

375

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-KEECHIE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

129

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.