Taylor Gss No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Taylor GSS No 1, located in Freestone, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1980 with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

This dam, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 495 feet, has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and serves the TR-CANEY CREEK watershed. Despite being non-regulated by the state and having no spillway, this dam poses a high risk (2) due to its hazard potential being not available and its condition not rated.

With a risk assessment indicating a high risk level, the condition of Taylor GSS No 1 is not rated, and crucial information such as last inspection date and emergency action plan status is missing, raising concerns for potential hazards and the need for thorough evaluation and management measures. As part of the Fort Worth District, the dam stands as a critical infrastructure for fire protection and recreational purposes in the area, highlighting the importance of monitoring its structural integrity and risk potential in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource management challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience should pay attention to this site for future developments and safety considerations.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

495

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-CANEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.
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