Clarence Washington Farm Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clarence Washington Farm Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, was completed in 1968 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 475 feet, offers a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet for water supply and recreation purposes. Managed by the USDA NRCS, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure safety and compliance.

Despite not having a spillway, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. The hazard potential of Clarence Washington Farm Dam is currently not available, but it has been assessed as having a high risk level (2). While the condition of the dam is not rated, it meets regulatory guidelines and is maintained for public safety. With its picturesque location along the TR-DRY CREEK, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor activities and water recreation, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike who are passionate about water resource management and climate conservation.

Overall, Clarence Washington Farm Dam stands as a testament to responsible dam construction and management practices in Texas. With its solid earth design and buttress core type, the dam provides a vital resource for both water supply and recreational use in the area. Through ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively while promoting a deeper appreciation for the importance of sustainable water resource management among water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-DRY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

52

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.