Johnson Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Johnson Dam, located in Coleman, Texas, on TR-Bull Creek, was completed in 1962 and serves as a crucial water supply structure in the region.


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Summary

The dam is a 17-foot tall earth structure with a length of 670 feet and a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, but it is considered to have a high risk level (2) due to its hazard potential, which is not available in the data.

Owned privately, Johnson Dam is not regulated by the state but does require permits and inspections. It does not have a spillway and is not equipped with locks. The dam's outlet gates are listed as "None - 1", indicating a simpler design. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk management measures and emergency preparedness status are not specified in the available data. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Johnson Dam represents a significant infrastructure piece in the region's water supply system, with a unique design and operational characteristics.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

670

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

TR-BULL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

184

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.