Jackson Sand & Gravel Reservoir 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jackson Sand & Gravel Reservoir 1 Dam, located in Irving, Texas, holds a significant capacity of 76 acre-feet of water for various uses.


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Summary

Built in 1972, this privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet along the TR-Denton Creek. Despite its relatively modest size, the dam is classified as having a high risk potential, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring.

The dam lacks a spillway and has no associated structures, but it does have a single outlet gate for water release. While its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam is regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), indicating a commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality. With a normal storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

Although limited in surface area and drainage capacity, Jackson Sand & Gravel Reservoir 1 Dam serves as a vital structure for water supply and regulation in the Dallas area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper maintenance and monitoring of dams like this one will be essential in ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

76

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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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.