Cheney Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Frossard Lake Dam Grimes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Cheney Dam, located in Leon, Texas on TR-Clear Creek, was completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 365 acre-feet. While it lacks a spillway, it does have one outlet gate. Despite being inspected in 1975, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently listed as "Not Available" and "Not Rated" respectively.
Even though Cheney Dam is not federally owned or regulated, it still poses a high risk, as indicated by a risk assessment rating of 2. With no emergency action plan (EAP) prepared or updated, the dam's condition and safety measures are uncertain. However, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities for the local community, though its potential impact in the event of a failure remains unknown. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cheney Dam presents a unique case study in dam safety and risk management in a private ownership context.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
50 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
365 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Cheney Dam