Pickard Gss No 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pickard Gss No 1 Campbell Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pickard Gss No 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Fannin, Texas, built in 1968 by the USDA NRCS for purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Merrill Creek, the dam serves as a vital resource for the local community and surrounding areas.
Despite its age, Pickard Gss No 2 has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). However, the dam has not been classified with a high hazard potential, ensuring its current safety for the community. The dam's structure, with a buttress core type, remains stable and operational, with one outlet gate for water flow management. With its strategic location and historical significance, Pickard Gss No 2 continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
While Pickard Gss No 2 may not have undergone recent inspections or maintenance assessments, its presence on TR-Merrill Creek underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, maintaining and possibly upgrading this dam to modern standards could enhance its long-term effectiveness in serving the community's needs. With a risk assessment indicating moderate risk, stakeholders may consider investing in the dam's maintenance and emergency preparedness to ensure its continued functionality and safety for future generations.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MERRILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
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.
Pickard Gss No 2