Harper Knight Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shores Creek Dam Steed Pond No 4 Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Harper Knight Pond Dam, located in Childress, Texas, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
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Summary
This private dam, primarily designed for fish and wildlife pond purposes, stands at a height of 36 feet and has a dam length of 253 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 5 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.86 square miles, Harper Knight Pond Dam plays a vital role in fire protection and stock maintenance, in addition to supporting the local fish and wildlife populations.
Despite its age, Harper Knight Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, presenting a potential hazard level of 2. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the risk assessment deems it as high, measures for risk management and emergency preparedness are not currently available for this structure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and ensuring the safety and maintenance of Harper Knight Pond Dam is essential to prevent any potential risks and preserve its beneficial impact on the local ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
253 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SHORES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
0.86 |
Nid Storage |
39 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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.
Harper Knight Pond Dam