Carrington Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Carrington Lake Dam in Van Zandt, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1925 with a primary purpose listed as 'Other'.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 21 feet and a length of 970 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and serves the TR-Grand Saline Creek. The dam is designed with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway width of 130 feet, showcasing its hydraulic engineering features.

Despite being a privately owned structure, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction, regulation, permitting, and inspection. The last condition assessment in 2017 rated the dam's condition as 'Fair', with a moderate risk level assigned. With a notable history of modification in 1975 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities, Carrington Lake Dam continues to serve its essential role in water resource management for the region's water supply and flood control needs. The presence of two uncontrolled outlet gates and a 5-year inspection frequency underscores the importance of maintaining this crucial infrastructure for both safety and environmental sustainability.

Years Modified

1975 - Hydraulic

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

970

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-GRAND SALINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

0.56

Nid Storage

120

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.