Moss Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cook Lake Dam Jinkins Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Moss Lake Dam, located in Riverside, Texas, along TR-CANEY CREEK, was completed in 1964 by USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This private dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, as well as recreational activities. With a dam height of 20 feet and a length of 1330 feet, Moss Lake Dam has a storage capacity of 253 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the area.
Despite not being state-regulated, Moss Lake Dam poses a high risk level (2), although its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available. The dam lacks a spillway and has no associated structures. While its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified, the dam's primary designer is the Natural Resources Conservation Service, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in dam infrastructure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Moss Lake Dam represents a pivotal structure in the region's water infrastructure, providing essential services for fire protection, agriculture, and recreational purposes. With its earth core and buttress design, this private dam showcases the collaboration between government agencies and private owners in ensuring water security and environmental protection in the face of changing climate conditions. As efforts to enhance dam safety and risk management continue, Moss Lake Dam stands as a symbol of the intersection between water resource management and climate resilience in Texas.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
1330 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CANEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
253 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Moss Lake Dam