Morris Gss No 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Morris Gss No 2 Mccaleb Pond Dam No 1
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Morris Gss No 1 is a private-owned earth dam located in Deaf Smith, Texas, along the Salt Well Canyon.
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Summary
Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 378 feet, providing a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. While it serves a primary purpose classified as "Other", it is designated as having a high risk level (2) based on current assessments.
With a spillway type listed as "None" and no associated locks, Morris Gss No 1 is a key structure in managing water resources in the region. Despite its age, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and supporting local water supply needs.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
378 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
SALT WELL CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Morris Gss No 1