Meek Gss Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Meek Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Hemphill, Texas, along the TR-Washita River.
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Summary
Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, small fish pond management, and others. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 336 feet, Meek Gss has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 43 acre-feet.
Despite its age, Meek Gss has not undergone a recent condition assessment and is not rated for its current state. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available," the risk assessment is classified as high, with a DSAC assigned date pending. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in this structure will find its design and purpose information intriguing, but may also be concerned about the lack of recent inspections and condition assessments.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
336 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WASHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |
Sweetwater Creek Near Sweetwater
|
13cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Washita River Near Cheyenne
|
8cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Meek Gss