Loughridge Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Loughridge Lake Dam, located in Tarrant County, Texas, stands as a testament to water conservation and recreational opportunities in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1955, this earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 770 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 299 acre-feet. While primarily serving recreational purposes, the dam also plays a crucial role in flood control along Big Fossil Creek.

Managed by a private owner and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Loughridge Lake Dam maintains a fair condition assessment as of April 2021. With a high hazard potential and a risk level of 2, continuous risk management measures are imperative to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Despite lacking certain features like a spillway, the dam has withstood the test of time and remains a key feature in the local landscape, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

As water resource enthusiasts explore the history and significance of Loughridge Lake Dam, they can appreciate its role in providing water storage and recreational opportunities while managing flood risks. With its location in the Fort Worth District and oversight from the TCEQ, the dam stands as a symbol of human innovation and engineering in harmony with the natural environment. The ongoing conservation efforts and risk assessments ensure that Loughridge Lake Dam continues to serve its purpose effectively, contributing to the sustainability of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

770

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

BIG FOSSIL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

299

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.