Nekoosa Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nekoosa Reservoir Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1969 for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam stands at 44 feet tall with a length of 870 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 933 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bowman Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and four outlet gates, with a spillway width of 98 feet. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are not available, a moderate risk rating has been assigned. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1985, with the inspection frequency and emergency action plan status remaining unknown. Despite these uncertainties, the Nekoosa Reservoir Dam continues to provide a valuable recreational resource for the local community and visitors to enjoy.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Nekoosa Reservoir Dam an intriguing structure to study, with its unique design and location in the Fort Worth District of Texas. The dam's presence on Bowman Creek adds to the diverse landscape of the area, offering opportunities for recreation and enjoyment. As efforts continue to assess and manage the risks associated with the dam, its importance in the region's water resource management and environmental conservation remains significant.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

870

Dam Height

44

River Or Stream

BOWMAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

32

Hydraulic Height

44

Nid Storage

933

Structural Height

44

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

44
       
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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.