Harrell Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harrell Gss, located in Montague, Texas, is a private recreational dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1980.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 26 feet, with a length of 441 feet, and has a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Polecat Creek, this earth dam with buttress core serves primarily for recreational purposes and is not regulated by the state. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, with no recent inspection data available.

Owned privately, Harrell Gss does not receive federal funding or oversight, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. The dam lacks a spillway and has no locks or drainage area, making its risk assessment notably high. While it is not part of the USACE, the dam's risk management measures, inspection frequency, and condition assessment remain unspecified. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Harrell Gss presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned recreational dam in Texas with potential implications for safety and environmental management.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

441

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-POLECAT CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

46

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.