R And K Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

R and K Dam, located in Longview, Texas, along the TR-Grace Creek, was completed in 1953 and serves as a pivotal water resource for the area.


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Summary

Owned by a combination of local government and private entities, the dam is primarily used for recreation, offering a surface area of 14 acres and a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. With a fair condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 780 feet in length, constructed primarily of earth and stone materials.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), R and K Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with guidelines. With an uncontrolled spillway and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam presents a potential hazard that is actively monitored and managed. Despite the lack of federal ownership and funding, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and recreational activities in the Gregg County area, under the supervision of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

As a key feature along the TR-Grace Creek, R and K Dam not only provides recreational opportunities for the community but also contributes to the overall water resource infrastructure in the region. With a focus on safety and risk management, the dam continues to be a significant asset for Longview, Texas, reflecting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

780

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-GRACE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.84

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

23
       
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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.