Whitley Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Whitley Pond Dam, located in Grayson County, Texas, was completed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.


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Summary

With a height of 27 feet and a length of 479 feet, this earth dam on TR-BRUSHY CREEK provides a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the state, with permitting and inspection requirements in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

The dam, designed as an earth structure with a buttress core type, does not have a spillway and is not rated for its condition. However, it poses a high risk due to its hazard potential, prompting the need for risk management measures. With no inspection or emergency action plan in place, there is a potential for environmental and safety concerns in the event of a failure. As a key feature in the local landscape, Whitley Pond Dam highlights the importance of proper maintenance and regulation for water resource management in the area.

In the absence of federal agency involvement, the responsibility for the upkeep and safety of Whitley Pond Dam falls on its private owner. With its location in a high-risk area and limited infrastructure such as spillways and outlet gates, the dam requires close monitoring and potential upgrades to mitigate any potential threats to downstream communities and the environment. As climate change impacts water resources, ensuring the resilience and integrity of structures like Whitley Pond Dam becomes increasingly crucial for sustainable water management in the region.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

479

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

TR-BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

27

Drainage Area

0.09

Nid Storage

73

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.