Hugh Pitts Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hugh Pitts Dam, located in Washington, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock watering, and serving as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1991 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and a length of 663 feet, with a storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Black Creek, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.
Despite not having a spillway, Hugh Pitts Dam has been marked with a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2, indicating the need for careful monitoring and management. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its role in providing water for firefighting and irrigation purposes underscores its importance in the region. With no state jurisdiction or regulatory agency overseeing its operations, the responsibility for maintaining and inspecting the dam falls on the private owner.
As a key structure in the area's water infrastructure, Hugh Pitts Dam serves as a vital resource for the local community. Its strategic location and purposeful design by the USDA NRCS highlight its significance in ensuring water security and supporting various agricultural and environmental needs. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the dam's role in enhancing resilience and sustainability in the face of changing environmental conditions makes it a noteworthy site to study and monitor for long-term water management strategies.
Year Completed |
1991 |
Dam Length |
663 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
129 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
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0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Colorado Rv Abv La Grange
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497cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
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0cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
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1cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
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