Reid Gss Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lawrence Pickard Dam Lyndsay Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Reid Gss, located in Fannin, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1957 by USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 305 feet, Reid Gss has a storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, making it a crucial water resource in the area.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Reid Gss is regulated by the state of Texas with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The dam poses a high risk, but its condition assessment is currently not rated. The absence of a spillway and limited emergency preparedness raise concerns, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important water resource.
Overall, Reid Gss stands as a significant infrastructure for water management in the region, contributing to fire protection, livestock, and fishery needs. With its historical significance dating back to 1957, this earth dam requires careful attention and regular maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure its continued functionality for the community and environment it serves.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
305 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH SULPHUR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
16 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Reid Gss