Hutchins Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hutchins Dam, located in Hunt, Texas, was completed in 1952 and stands at a height of 19 feet, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and other uses, with a primary dam type of earth and a buttress core type. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition and has not been inspected since 1972, raising concerns about its structural integrity and potential risks.
The dam is situated on the TR-Cowleech Fork Sabine River and is owned by a private entity with state permitting and inspection requirements in place. The absence of a spillway and limited information on its maintenance and emergency preparedness procedures contribute to the high risk assessment of the dam. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the lack of recent inspection data and potential hazard of the dam intriguing, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.
As a part of the Fort Worth District, the Hutchins Dam's condition assessment, emergency action plan, and risk management measures are not readily available, posing a challenge for stakeholders and officials tasked with ensuring the safety of the structure. With a high hazard potential and limited information on its current state, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance practices to mitigate risks and protect communities and ecosystems downstream.
Year Completed |
1952 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COWLEECH FORK SABINE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Hutchins Dam