Lake Fryer Dam

Ochiltree County, Texas (near PERRYTON)

River/Stream: WOLF CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
2,650 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,792 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
17,782 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-10-03

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX03890
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
36.22008, -100.64021
Age
87 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.