Lone Star Industries Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lone Star Industries Dam, located in Wise, Texas, along the Village Creek, was completed in 1961 and stands as a 28-foot tall earth dam with a length of 582 feet.


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Summary

Owned privately, this dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", with a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 139 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and its hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available".

The dam, designed as an earth dam with buttress core type, poses a high risk level according to assessments. It lacks a spillway and has one outlet gate, and has not been inspected since April 1973. While it falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas and is subject to state permitting and inspection, it is not state regulated or enforced. The dam's location, within the Fort Worth District of the USACE, highlights its importance in water resource management in the area.

For enthusiasts of water resources and climate, Lone Star Industries Dam presents an intriguing case study due to its historical significance, design features, and risk assessment. Despite lacking recent inspections and a condition rating, the dam's presence on the Village Creek underscores its importance in water storage and management in the region. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in Texas.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

582

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

VILLAGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

163

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.