Bryce Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Bryce Dam, located in Franklin, Texas, is a private-owned Earth dam built in 1960 primarily for water supply purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 19 feet with a length of 375 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 304 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 94 acre-feet. Although it is not regulated by the state, the dam is regularly inspected and permitted by Texas authorities.

Situated on Brushy Creek and managed by the Fort Worth District, Bryce Dam has no spillway system and is classified as having a high hazard potential. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the dam poses a risk level of 2 out of 5. With limited information on emergency preparedness and risk management measures, stakeholders should be aware of the potential hazards associated with Bryce Dam and work towards ensuring its safety and maintenance for the local water supply and environmental preservation. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should keep a keen eye on developments surrounding the dam's management and regulatory oversight.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

375

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

304

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.