Cowper Gss Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cowper Lake Dam Hall Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cowper Gss, located in Red River, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS in 1969 for purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.
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Summary
This dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a length of 532 feet, with a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. While it lacks spillways and locks, it serves as a vital water resource along the TR-Little Pine Creek, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Despite being non-federally regulated, Cowper Gss poses a high risk due to its outdated condition and lack of hazard potential assessment. With no recent inspection or emergency action plan in place, the dam's management and maintenance remain uncertain. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for improved risk assessment and management measures for this important structure to ensure the safety of its surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
532 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE PINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Red River At Arthur City
|
1640cfs |
Glover River Near Glover
|
342cfs |
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
|
0cfs |
Little River Blw Lukfata Creek
|
572cfs |
Muddy Boggy Creek Near Unger
|
150cfs |
N Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper
|
0cfs |
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.
Cowper Gss