Reeves Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Reeves Lake Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1943 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 700 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 141 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TR-Sanchez Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Despite its fair condition assessment as of November 2017, Reeves Lake Dam has a moderate risk assessment, indicating potential hazards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and one outlet gate. Even though the hazard potential is not available, routine inspections are conducted every five years to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety measures.

Reeves Lake Dam, managed by a private entity, stands as a vital water resource in the region, offering both recreational opportunities and serving as a means of flood control. With its strategic location and historical significance, this dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and climate resiliency efforts in Parker County, Texas.

Year Completed

1943

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-SANCHEZ CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

141

Structural Height

32

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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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.