Carpenter Lake Dam in Franklin, Texas, built in 1964, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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This Earth-type dam stands at 12 feet tall and stretches for 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Blundell Creek, the dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes regular inspections and permitting.
Despite being rated as "Not Available" for hazard potential and "Not Rated" for condition assessment, Carpenter Lake Dam is considered to have a high risk level of 2. The spillway type is listed as "None" with one outlet gate. With a risk management summary that is not provided, the dam's emergency action plan status and other safety measures remain unknown. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find this structure intriguing due to its historical significance and the potential ecological impact it has on the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLUNDELL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |