Pearcy Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pearcy Pond Dam, located in Gordonville, Texas, was completed in 1977 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

This private dam, with a height of 31 feet and a length of 189 feet, has a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and is situated along the TR-RED RIVER. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does have one outlet gate.

Despite its age, Pearcy Pond Dam's condition is currently not rated, and it is considered to have a high risk potential. While it is not regulated by the state and has no enforcement agency, it does undergo state permitting and inspection. The dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not available, highlighting the need for further assessment and preparedness in case of emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pearcy Pond Dam presents an interesting case study in dam safety and management in a private setting.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

189

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-RED RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

31

Drainage Area

0.03

Nid Storage

36

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.