Styles Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Styles Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Baylor County, Texas, along the TR-SOAP CREEK.


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Summary

Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 524 feet, Styles Gss has a storage capacity of 171 acre-feet and a normal storage of 65 acre-feet.

Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and it has a high risk assessment of 2 out of 4. While it does not have a spillway, it does have an outlet gate for controlled water release. The dam is not under federal regulation, but it does require state permitting and inspection. The risk management measures for Styles Gss are not specified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water resource in the region.

Year Completed

1976

Dam Length

524

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-SOAP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

28

Nid Storage

171

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.