Harold Morris Irrigation Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harold Morris Irrigation Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, serves as a vital water resource for agricultural purposes in the region.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam, with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in providing irrigation water to the surrounding areas along the Leon River. Despite its modest size and lack of a spillway, the dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it holds.

Managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Harold Morris Irrigation Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a risk assessment rating of high, the dam poses potential risks that need to be managed effectively to prevent any potential hazards. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, highlighting the need for proactive measures to address any emergencies that may arise in the future. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Harold Morris Irrigation Dam serves as a fascinating example of the intersection between infrastructure, water management, and environmental risk assessment in the context of agricultural irrigation.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-LEON RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Nid Storage

38

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.