Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1972.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 464 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes, including recreation and other uses, along the TR-INDIAN CREEK.

Despite its age, the dam has undergone modifications in 2006 to enhance its hydraulic capabilities. It features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water management. However, recent assessments have deemed its condition unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures. With its moderate hazard potential, Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam remains under state regulation by the TCEQ, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to mitigate any potential safety concerns for the surrounding area.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam presents an intriguing case of balancing recreational benefits with regulatory oversight and maintenance challenges. Its location in the Fort Worth District and association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service add layers of complexity to its management. As discussions around dam safety and climate resilience continue to evolve, the future of Pleasant Retreat Acres Dam will likely involve ongoing monitoring and potential upgrades to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the community.

Years Modified

2006 - Hydraulic

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

464

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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. 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

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, 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.