Indian Creek Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Indian Creek Lake Dam, located in Freestone, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1956 primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 38 feet with a length of 3020 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 3040 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 137 acres. It is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

The dam, situated on Indian Creek, is designed with a buttress core and an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 116 feet. Although its hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, it poses a moderate risk, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status and readiness to meet guidelines are currently unspecified, highlighting the importance of proactive measures to address any potential risks and emergencies that may arise.

Despite its age, Indian Creek Lake Dam continues to serve its purpose for irrigation and recreation, showcasing the importance of maintaining and monitoring the integrity of water resource infrastructure to ensure the safety and well-being of surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

3020

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

137

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

329

Nid Storage

3040

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.