Matthews Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Matthews Gss, located in Ellis County, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1978 for fire protection, livestock, and small fish pond purposes.


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With a height of 26 feet and a length of 702 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and serves as a crucial resource for the local community. While the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, it poses a high risk level due to its hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance.

Situated on the TR-East Fork Chambers Creek, Matthews Gss is under the jurisdiction of the Texas state permitting and inspection agencies. Despite lacking state regulation, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management and serves as a recreational area for the residents of Maypearl. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, the dam's structure and integrity are essential to prevent potential emergencies and ensure the safety of the surrounding areas.

As a key feature in the Fort Worth District, Matthews Gss highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. Its strategic location and purpose underscore the importance of sustainable infrastructure development to mitigate risks and enhance water security in the face of changing climate patterns. By understanding and addressing the challenges posed by high-risk dams like Matthews Gss, stakeholders can work towards creating a more resilient and adaptive water management system for the future.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

702

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-EAST FORK CHAMBERS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

75

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.