Big Rock Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Big Rock Dam, located in Harrison County, Texas, was completed in 1961 for the primary purpose of recreation along the TR-PAGE CREEK river.


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Summary

The earth dam, standing at 24 feet high and stretching 827 feet in length, offers a surface area of 33.9 acres and a drainage area of 0.6 square miles. With a maximum storage capacity of 406 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 274 acre-feet, the dam serves as an essential resource for water supply and flood control in the region.

Although Big Rock Dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and four outlet gates to manage water levels effectively. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition assessment is not rated as of the last inspection in 2008. Despite these uncertainties, the risk assessment for Big Rock Dam is evaluated as moderate, signifying a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water resource for both recreational and environmental purposes in the area.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

827

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-PAGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

33.9

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.6

Nid Storage

406

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.