Justiss Farms Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Minor Lake Dam Jerome Wolfson Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Justiss Farms Lake Dam in Morris County, Texas, stands as a key irrigation structure with a primary purpose of providing water for agricultural use.
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Summary
Completed in 1976, this earth dam boasts a height of 15 feet and a length of 440 feet, storing up to 53 acre-feet of water for irrigation. The dam is situated on TR-Kelly Creek and is owned privately, with no state regulation or enforcement in place.
Despite its age, Justiss Farms Lake Dam has not undergone recent inspections or condition assessments, leaving its hazard potential and overall condition undetermined. The lack of spillway and drainage area information raises concerns about the dam's ability to manage water discharge effectively during heavy rainfall events. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, there is a pressing need for updated safety measures and risk management protocols to safeguard the surrounding area from potential dam failures.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-KELLY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
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.
Justiss Farms Lake Dam