Gibbs Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Garwood Lake Dam Palmer Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Gibbs Lake Dam, located in Burleson County, Texas, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock water supply, and a small fish pond.
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Summary
The earth dam has a height of 21 feet and a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
The dam, situated on TR-REED CREEK and managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, does not have a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." Oversight and enforcement by state agencies are not currently in place, but regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gibbs Lake Dam presents an interesting case study in private dam ownership and management in the state of Texas.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-REED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Gibbs Lake Dam