Rawl Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Moore Lake Dam Rod Lake No 1 Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rawl Lake Dam, located in Fayette, Texas, was completed in 1990 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a private fish and wildlife pond.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 392 feet in length, this earthen dam boasts a storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 112 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Bartons Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management, as well as providing recreational opportunities for visitors.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Rawl Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspection and permitting requirements. With a spillway type listed as "None," the dam's hazard potential is currently not available, and its condition assessment is not rated. However, it is noted that the risk assessment for this dam is considered high, with a risk level of 2 out of an unspecified scale. Emergency action plans, contact information, and inundation maps are not readily available, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the dam's risk management strategy.
As a key feature in the Fort Worth District managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rawl Lake Dam stands as an essential component of water resource management and environmental conservation efforts in the region. With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife populations, the dam represents a harmonious blend of human infrastructure with ecological conservation, offering both practical utility and natural beauty to the community.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
392 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BARTONS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
322 |
Nid Storage |
213 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado Rv At Smithville
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465cfs |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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497cfs |
Peach Creek At Hwy 90 Nr Waelder
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Bastrop
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376cfs |
Sandy Fork Ck At Hwy 97 Nr Waelder
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0cfs |
Plum Ck Nr Luling
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9cfs |
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.
Rawl Lake Dam