Allison South Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Allison South Lake Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, was completed in 1960 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, as well as providing water for stock and small fish ponds.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a length of 1005 feet is situated on the TR-Briar Creek, within the Fort Worth District of Texas. With a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and the hazard potential is not available. However, a risk assessment has classified it as having a high risk (level 2). The dam does not have a spillway and the outlet gates are listed as "None - 1". It is notable that the dam has not been inspected recently and the emergency action plan details are also not up to date. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Allison South Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in the challenges of managing and maintaining aging infrastructure for both water supply and environmental protection purposes.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

1005

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-BRIAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

27

Nid Storage

115

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.