Gooding Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gooding Lake Dam, located in Hopkins, Texas, was completed in 1964 and serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

The dam, standing at 16 feet in height and stretching 600 feet in length, holds a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet of water in Gooding Lake. Despite not having a spillway, the dam is deemed to have a high risk potential due to its condition assessment being not rated.

Owned privately, the dam is primarily used for recreational purposes and is not regulated by the state. With no designated hazard potential available, the dam's risk assessment is considered to be high. Although the dam lacks certain safety features like a spillway, it remains a popular destination for outdoor activities and nature enthusiasts in the area. Gooding Lake Dam stands as a testament to the balance between human recreation and environmental conservation in the region.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-LANDERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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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.