Freeland Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Freeland Lake Dam, located in Callahan, Texas, was completed in 1968 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
This private earth dam is 20 feet tall and 1500 feet long, with a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Cottonwood Creek, the dam does not have a spillway and is primarily regulated by the state of Texas.
Despite its high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam's condition is not rated due to lack of recent assessment data. With no designated emergency action plan or inundation maps, the dam's hazard potential and risk management measures are not fully assessed. The last inspection was conducted in 2005, raising concerns about the dam's current safety and maintenance status.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Freeland Lake Dam's complex history and lack of recent regulatory oversight intriguing. As a critical structure for local fire protection and water management, ensuring the safety and maintenance of this dam is essential for the surrounding community and ecosystem. Further research and assessment are needed to address the dam's current risk level and potential emergency preparedness measures.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
112 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Freeland Lake Dam