Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Clayton Lake Dam Bridwell Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam, located in Bridgeport, Texas, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to serve as a flood risk reduction measure along Brier Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1984, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and stretches 2253 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 264 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose for flood risk reduction, the dam is not equipped with a spillway and has a hazard potential that is currently not available.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam falls under state jurisdiction and is subject to permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a risk assessment rating of "High (2)", the dam poses a significant risk that warrants attention. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols are not clearly defined. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and address the potential risks associated with this dam to ensure the safety and resilience of the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
2253 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
BRIER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
264 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Young County Com Court Cat 655 No 1 Dam