Frerich Lake No 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Frerich Lake No 1 Dam, located in Kinney, Texas, was completed in 1943 with a primary purpose of water supply.
Summary
This private dam on Cow Creek stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 775 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet. Despite being earth-based with a buttress core, the dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for condition assessment.
The risk assessment for Frerich Lake No 1 Dam indicates a high risk level, with a hazard potential that is not available. While state permitting and inspection are required for this dam, state regulation and enforcement are not in place. The dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area, as indicated by the high risk assessment score of 2.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the Frerich Lake No 1 Dam intriguing due to its historical significance and the vital role it plays in water supply. The lack of a spillway and the high risk assessment highlight the importance of monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource infrastructure in Texas.
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Year Completed |
1943 |
Dam Length |
775 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
275 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Frerich Lake No 1 Dam