Hardwood Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
Hardwood Pond Dam, located in Polk, Texas, was designed by W T Carter and completed in 1900.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at 21 feet tall and serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 218 acre-feet. Its structural design features a buttress core type, spanning a length of 1250 feet across TR-Dabbs Branch. The dam's surface area covers 40 acres, with a drainage area of 0.6 square miles.
Despite being uninspected since 1980, Hardwood Pond Dam's risk assessment is rated as high, indicating potential hazards that require attention. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are also marked as not available, highlighting potential gaps in safety protocols that may need to be addressed to ensure the dam's resilience in the face of climate-related challenges.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Hardwood Pond Dam an intriguing case study, as it exemplifies the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance of dams to mitigate risks and safeguard surrounding communities and ecosystems. With its historical significance and recreational value, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible dam management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DABBS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.6 |
Nid Storage |
218 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
|
395cfs |
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
7cfs |
Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska
|
0cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
|
420cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich
|
1570cfs |
Menard Ck Nr Rye
|
29cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Hardwood Pond Dam