Cox Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Smith Dam John C Haynes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Cox Pond Dam, located in Gray County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-North Fork Red River.
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Summary
Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and stretches 789 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. Despite being state-permitted and inspected, it is not regulated or enforced by the state, and its hazard potential is currently deemed as not available.
The dam, constructed with a buttress core type on an unlisted foundation, does not feature a spillway but includes a single outlet gate. While it has not been recently assessed for condition, its risk assessment indicates a high hazard potential level. With no official emergency action plan (EAP) in place or inundation maps prepared, the risk management and mitigation measures for Cox Pond Dam are not clearly defined at this time. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure presents an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and its implications for flood control in the region.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
789 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK RED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
2.5 |
Nid Storage |
158 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Cox Pond Dam