Beaver Creek Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Beaver Creek Lake Dam, located in Wichita County, Texas, was completed in 1920 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 11 feet and a length of 90 feet, is classified as a gravity dam primarily made of stone with rock and soil foundations. It has a storage capacity of 296 acre-feet and is situated on the Beaver Creek, under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Beaver Creek Lake Dam poses a high risk due to its condition assessment not being rated and its last inspection dating back to 1982. The dam does not feature a spillway and has one outlet gate. While the dam's hazard potential and risk assessment are not available, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unknown. With its historic significance dating back a century, Beaver Creek Lake Dam stands as a reminder of the critical role dams play in providing essential resources and protection to communities.

Year Completed

1920

Dam Length

90

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

BEAVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

296

Structural Height

11

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

11
       
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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.