Meat Producers Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Meat Producers Dam, located in Collin, Texas, serves as a vital irrigation structure with a primary purpose of supporting agricultural activities in the region.


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Summary

Built in 1969, this Earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 1200 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Despite its critical role in facilitating water resource management, the dam lacks a spillway and is classified as having a high hazard potential due to its design limitations.

Managed by a private entity, Meat Producers Dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which ensures compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, its risk assessment has been categorized as high, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards. Despite its operational constraints, the dam continues to play a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities in the area.

As climate change impacts water resources and agricultural sustainability, the maintenance and management of structures like Meat Producers Dam become increasingly important. With its strategic location on the CH-BRINLEE BRANCH, this dam serves as a key asset for irrigation purposes in Collin, Texas, underscoring the need for proactive risk management measures to safeguard its functionality and ensure the resilience of local water supplies in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Year Completed

1969

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

OFF CH-BRINLEE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

104

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.