Crouch Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crouch Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Montague, Texas, along the TR-DRY VALLEY river or stream.


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Summary

Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 238 feet, providing a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Despite being a non-regulated structure, it is equipped with outlet gates for operational control.

With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, Crouch Gss presents a significant concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts. While it has not been rated for its condition, the dam has not undergone recent inspections or assessments. The lack of emergency action plans and inundation maps raises red flags about its preparedness for potential disasters.

Given its remote location and limited information on its maintenance and management, Crouch Gss serves as a reminder of the importance of robust infrastructure monitoring and risk mitigation strategies in the face of changing climatic conditions. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would benefit from further research and attention towards ensuring the safety and sustainability of dams like Crouch Gss in Texas.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

238

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-DRY VALLEY

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

31

Nid Storage

34

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.