Texas-New Mexico Power Pond 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Texas-New Mexico Power Pond 1 Dam, located in Franklin, Texas, was completed in 1990 and stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 502 feet.


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Summary

This concrete dam on Dry Branch serves as a private water resource structure with a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet and a surface area of 6.3 acres. While the dam has no spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate.

Owned by a private entity and designed by Utility Engineering Corp, this dam is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition. Despite its high hazard potential, with a risk assessment rating of 2, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place for this structure. The dam is not under the jurisdiction of the state and has not been inspected since June 1990.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Texas-New Mexico Power Pond 1 Dam offers a glimpse into the complexities of private dam ownership and management. With its unique design and limited regulatory oversight, this dam presents a potential area of concern for those interested in water infrastructure and the impact of climate change on dam safety and maintenance.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Length

502

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

DRY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

6.3

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

104

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.