Joe Reed Pond Dam dam
Joe Reed Pond Dam
Joe Reed Pond Dam, located in Upshur, Texas, is a privately owned recreational earth dam with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for enthusiasts. Built in 1982 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 854 feet, offering a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-West Greasy Creek, this dam serves as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to enjoy outdoor activities in a picturesque setting.
Despite its recreational appeal, Joe Reed Pond Dam poses a high risk of hazard potential, with a risk assessment rating of 2. While the dam is not currently rated for its condition, it is important to note that it is not regulated by the state and lacks enforcement measures. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are unspecified, raising concerns about its safety and potential impact in the event of a natural disaster or emergency situation.
As a key feature in the Fort Worth District, Joe Reed Pond Dam attracts visitors with its scenic surroundings and recreational opportunities. However, its high hazard potential and lack of state regulation highlight the need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should approach with caution and advocate for proper risk assessment and management measures to mitigate potential hazards associated with this privately owned structure.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Joe Reed Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City | 110 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson | 16 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy | 45 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 364 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Joe Reed Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Lone Star Park Boat Ramp
- Lone Star City Park
- Fm 997 Morris County
- Cedar Springs Boat Ramp
- Park Road 17 Morris County
- Pine Hill Park
Campgrounds
- Camp Gilmont
- Camp Mabey
- Old Camp
- Cedar Springs - Lake Of The Pines
- Lake Of The Pines
- Cedar Ridge Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track Joe Reed Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Joe Reed Pond Dam
Where does the data for Joe Reed Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Joe Reed Pond Dam.