Indian Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Indian Dam, located in Burnet, Texas, was completed in 1951 and is primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

The dam, designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, is an earth dam with a height of 34 feet and a length of 1150 feet, creating a storage capacity of 326 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.

The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 150 feet, and it has an outlet with one uncontrolled and one valve gate. However, its condition assessment in 2017 rated it as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential improvements. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, with a hazard potential that is not available, Indian Dam remains an important structure for the local community in terms of water resource management and recreational activities. The dam is situated on Beaver Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

With the potential to provide essential water resources for fire protection and support recreational activities, Indian Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure in Burnet, Texas. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Indian Dam will be vital to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding area. Collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and the local community will be essential in managing the dam effectively and adapting to changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

1150

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

326

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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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.