Wpec Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wpec Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Cooke County, Texas, along TR-Denton Creek.


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Built in 1979 by USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 740 feet, providing a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the state with inspection and permitting requirements, the dam is classified as having a high risk potential due to its condition assessment being not rated.

The primary purpose of Wpec Gss is listed as 'Other', with its design being of an Earth dam type with a buttress core. While the dam does not have a spillway, it does feature a single outlet gate. The dam's hazard potential is not available, and it lacks a detailed risk assessment or management plan. Despite these factors, the dam remains in operation without any reported enforcement actions taken against it.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Wpec Gss an intriguing site to study, given its unique design and risk profile. The lack of detailed information on its condition assessment and risk management measures raises questions about the dam's long-term safety and reliability. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the challenges of managing water resources in Texas and the potential impacts of climate change on infrastructure like Wpec Gss.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

740

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-DENTON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

72

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.