Favre Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Delta, Texas, the Favre Dam is a privately owned structure designed by LINDEMANN ENGR and completed in 2006.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 5.1 acres. With a height of 29.4 feet and a length of 762 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the TR-N SULPHUR RIVER.

Despite being subject to state permitting and inspection, the Favre Dam is not regulated by the state and is categorized as having a high risk potential. With no spillway and one outlet gate, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and risk management measures. This structure, nestled in the scenic Texas landscape, offers a fascinating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems.

Year Completed

2006

Dam Length

762

Dam Height

29.4

River Or Stream

TR-N SULPHUR RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.1

Hydraulic Height

29.4

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

73

Structural Height

32.4

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

32
       
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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.