Bridwell Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Archer, Texas, Bridwell Lake Dam is a private-owned structure built in 1964 to serve multiple purposes, including fire protection and providing a small fish pond.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at 16 feet high and spans 600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. While it does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate for water control.
Despite being privately owned, Bridwell Lake Dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to regular inspections and permitting. The dam, situated on the TR-West Fork Trinity River, poses a high risk due to its condition assessment being not rated and its hazard potential listed as not available. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its risk management measures and preparedness for potential emergencies.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
147 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bridwell Lake Dam