Farley Clara Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Farley Clara Dam, located in Medina, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of water supply.
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Summary
Built in 1970, the dam stands at a height of 16 feet and stretches for 800 feet along TR-WEST SQUIRREL CREEK. It has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is inspected and permitted for operation, ensuring its safety and functionality.
With a hazard potential that is not available and a condition assessment that is not rated, Farley Clara Dam's risk assessment is classified as high (2). Although there are no spillways or locks associated with the dam, it has an outlet gate for water release. The dam poses a significant risk in the event of failure, highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures and emergency action plans. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and address potential risks associated with dams like Farley Clara to ensure the safety of communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST SQUIRREL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
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.
Farley Clara Dam