Avis Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Avis Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities.


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Summary

Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-Johnson Creek, it is regulated by the state with inspection and permitting processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its age, Avis Dam's condition remains unrated with a high hazard potential. It lacks a spillway and has limited emergency preparedness measures in place. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as high, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and management to mitigate potential hazards. With no recent inspection data available, there is a call for increased attention to the dam's structural integrity and safety protocols to safeguard the surrounding community and water resources.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Avis Dam presents a case study in the ongoing maintenance and regulation of aging infrastructure. Its role in supporting irrigation and recreation underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices. As efforts continue to assess and address the dam's risk potential, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate on strategies for enhancing its safety and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

TR-JOHNSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

117

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.