Hays Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Hays Lake Dam, located in Red River, Texas, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital water supply structure in the region.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 20 feet and a length of 550 feet, this earth dam on TR-SHAWNEE CREEK has a storage capacity of 175 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres. Despite its age, the dam is currently in a not rated condition, with a high risk assessment due to lacking hazard potential information.
Owned privately, Hays Lake Dam does not fall under state jurisdiction and is not regulated by any state agency. It does, however, undergo regular state inspections and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. With its primary purpose being water supply, Hays Lake Dam continues to play a crucial role in providing water resources for the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SHAWNEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
175 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand
|
0cfs |
Sulphur Rv Nr Talco
|
15cfs |
White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha
|
16cfs |
Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs
|
28cfs |
White Oak Ck Nr Talco
|
10cfs |
Red River Near De Kalb
|
1160cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Hays Lake Dam