Hogshead Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wilson Lake Dam Blackbird Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hogshead Lake Dam, located in Freestone, Texas, along Keechi Creek, was completed in 1965 and serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 450 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential due to its condition assessment being not rated, posing possible hazards to the surrounding area.
Managed by a private owner, Hogshead Lake Dam lacks federal regulation and oversight, with no state jurisdiction or enforcement. While it has state permitting and inspection in place, the dam does not have a spillway and is categorized as not rated for its condition assessment. The risk assessment for Hogshead Lake Dam is classified as high, indicating the need for proactive risk management measures to prevent potential disasters and ensure the safety of the dam and the environment around it. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a unique case study in private dam management and the importance of proactive risk assessment and management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
KEECHI CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
106 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
|
20cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
|
2660cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
4cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
|
2cfs |
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
|
1680cfs |
Navasota Rv Abv Groesbeck
|
6cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Hogshead Lake Dam