Located in Bosque, Texas, the Farrell Lake No 1 Dam is a private-owned structure that serves primarily for recreation and water supply purposes.
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Completed in 1972, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 19 feet and spans 890 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it features outlet gates for water release.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has a risk assessment rating of high (2) due to its hazard potential being not available and its condition not rated. With no emergency action plan in place, the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Farrell Lake No 1 Dam presents an intriguing case study for understanding the importance of proper dam maintenance and emergency preparedness in mitigating potential risks associated with water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
890 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH BOSQUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
N Bosque Rv Nr Clifton
|
28cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
|
31cfs |
Nolan Rv At Blum
|
7cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |