Jerry Hays Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Jerry Hays Dam, located in Jack County, Texas, was completed in 1978 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a recreational water resource on the TR-BIG CREEK.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a length of 658 feet, providing a storage capacity of 191 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 19 acres and has a drainage area of 0.55 square miles.

Despite its high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2 (considered high), Jerry Hays Dam is not currently rated for condition assessment. It does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. While it lacks certain features like lock systems and spillways, Jerry Hays Dam remains a valuable water resource for the community, providing both leisure and potential flood protection benefits.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

658

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-BIG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

19

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

0.55

Nid Storage

191

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

29
       
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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.