Daingerfield State Park Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Daingerfield State Park Dam, located in Morris County, Texas, is a captivating example of a Civilian Conservation Corps-designed earth dam constructed in 1935 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 900 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 510 acre-feet. The dam, situated on a tributary of Brutons Creek, is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

With a spillway width of 46 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, Daingerfield State Park Dam poses a moderate risk level, with a fair condition assessment as of February 2018. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and it has an inspection frequency of every five years. Although the dam does not have associated locks or a drainage area listed, it serves as a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the area, offering a surface area of 68.9 acres for activities such as boating and fishing. As a historical landmark and a key feature of Daingerfield State Park, this dam continues to play a significant role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1935

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

38

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY OF BRUTONS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

68.9

Hydraulic Height

38

Nid Storage

1100

Structural Height

38

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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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.