Grays Creek Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grays Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam, located in Navarro, Texas, was completed in 1954 with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 28 feet in height and stretches 1732 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 139 acre-feet. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is designed to regulate water flow for the TR-Grays Creek watershed, covering a drainage area of 1.38 square miles.

Despite being rated as "Not Available" for hazard potential and "Not Rated" for condition assessment, the dam at Grays Creek WS SCS Site 4 is considered to have a high risk level (2). With no emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, the dam's current risk management measures are unknown. Although inspection and maintenance details are lacking, the dam's association with the TCEQ for state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement suggests a commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grays Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, agriculture, and environmental stewardship in the Lone Star State.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

1732

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-GRAYS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25.1

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1.38

Nid Storage

918

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.