Pond C-44 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pond C-44, located in Freestone, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1982 along Prairie Creek.
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Summary
The dam stands 30 feet high and spans 950 feet, with a storage capacity of 726 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 39 acre-feet, the dam serves various purposes beyond flood control, making it a vital structure for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Pond C-44 undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 168 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 5880 cubic feet per second. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently not available or rated, the risk assessment has been categorized as moderate.
Despite being privately owned, Pond C-44 plays a crucial role in water management within the region, providing storage capacity and flood control along Prairie Creek. With its strategic location and design features, this earth dam contributes to the overall resilience of the water resource infrastructure in Freestone, Texas.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
950 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
PRAIRIE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
2.86 |
Nid Storage |
726 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
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1890cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
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2cfs |
Trinity Rv At Trinidad
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2210cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
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3190cfs |
Upper Keechi Ck Nr Oakwood
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18cfs |
Big Ck Nr Freestone
|
2cfs |
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.
Pond C-44