Janie Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Janie Lake Dam, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private-owned dam, standing at 30 feet in height and 1020 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. The dam is of earth construction with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway width of 75 feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam has undergone state permitting and inspection processes.

The dam's location on TR-Town Branch river and its close proximity to Palo Pinto city makes it a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's hazard potential is currently not available. The last inspection in 2009 found the dam to be in a not rated condition, indicating a need for reassessment and potential maintenance. As a significant component of the local water infrastructure, Janie Lake Dam plays a key role in supporting the agricultural activities in the area.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Janie Lake Dam serves as a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, water management, and environmental stewardship. Its history, design, and current status provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with maintaining dams for irrigation purposes. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, this dam represents a vital piece of the regional water system that requires ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure its continued functionality and safety.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1020

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-TOWN BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

240

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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.