Allison Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Allison Lake Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, was completed in 1962 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

The dam is a private structure, with a primary owner classified as private. It is an earth dam with a structural height of 13 feet and a length of 600 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet.

Situated on the TR-Briar Creek, the dam has a high hazard potential and is rated as having a high risk level. Despite being state-permitted and inspected, the dam is not state-regulated or enforced. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and emergency action plans are not readily available. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified, highlighting the need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the water resources it protects.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Allison Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned structure with multiple functions beyond water retention. The dam's location in Texas, its design specifications, and its maintenance and risk assessment challenges provide valuable insights into the complexities of managing water resources in a changing climate. The high hazard potential and risk level underscore the importance of proactive measures to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure the dam's long-term safety and effectiveness in protecting the community and environment.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

TR-BRIAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

96

Structural Height

13

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.