Redfearn Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Redfearn Gss, located in Titus, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1985 for purposes other than water storage.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 20 feet and a length of 448 feet, serves as a crucial structure along the TR-Piney Creek. Despite its significant storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, the dam does not have a spillway, raising concerns about its ability to manage high discharge events effectively.

With a high hazard potential and a lack of recent inspections or condition assessments, Redfearn Gss poses a potential risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure. The dam's regulatory oversight is minimal, with no state enforcement or jurisdiction indicated, leaving its maintenance and safety up to the private owner. Considering its location in a region prone to climate variability and extreme weather events, the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality is paramount for water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring its impact on the local ecosystem.

Year Completed

1985

Dam Length

448

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

TR-PINEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

156

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.