Tb Pickens Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tb Pickens Dam in Freestone, Texas was completed in 1964 and serves the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam with a height of 18 feet and length of 250 feet impounds water from TR-Brook Spring Branch, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements.

Located in the Fort Worth District, Tb Pickens Dam is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy water-based activities. The dam has a high hazard potential rating, indicating the need for careful risk management measures. While the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, its hydraulic and structural height both measure 18 feet.

With no spillway and limited associated structures, Tb Pickens Dam provides a tranquil setting for recreational opportunities in the heart of Texas. Its unique design features, such as the buttress core type, make it a notable site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-BROOK SPRING BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

122

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.