Gordon City Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Gordon City Reservoir Dam, located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, is a vital water resource infrastructure owned by the local government.


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Summary

Completed in 1926, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet, with a length of 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 262 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is water supply, serving the community of Gordon.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Gordon City Reservoir Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authority to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being rated as having a high risk level, the condition of the dam is currently not assessed, and management measures are not specified. The lack of spillway and drainage area raises concerns regarding the dam's ability to handle maximum discharge events, highlighting the need for potential modifications and improvements.

Although last inspected in 1981, the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are not updated or clearly outlined. With its hazard potential labeled as "Not Available," there is a pressing need for comprehensive risk management strategies and regular maintenance to safeguard the reservoir and the surrounding area from potential hazards and ensure sustainable water resource management for the future.

Year Completed

1926

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-GIBSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

262

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

None - 1

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.