Pitzer Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pitzer Lake Dam, located in Stephens County, Texas, was completed in 1966 with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 705 feet, providing a storage capacity of 235 acre-feet for water resource enthusiasts to admire. Despite its relatively small size, the dam serves an important role in the local community, especially in terms of fire protection and water storage for various purposes.

The dam's proximity to Shot Hollow and its location within the Fort Worth District make it a crucial infrastructure for managing water resources in the region. While the dam lacks a spillway and has not been rated for its condition, it is still a significant structure for the surrounding area. With a high hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment suggests a need for effective risk management measures to ensure its safety and functionality for the future. Water and climate enthusiasts interested in smaller-scale dams with specific purposes like fire protection and stock maintenance would find Pitzer Lake Dam to be an intriguing example of water resource management in action.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

705

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

SHOT HOLLOW

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

235

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.