Fouch Pond No 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Fouch Pond No 1 Dam, located in Childress, Texas, was completed in 1974 and is owned by a private entity.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves primarily as a fish and wildlife pond, with additional purposes including fire protection and stock or small fish pond. It is an earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 32 feet and a length of 137 feet.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it does have an outlet gate. With a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, the dam is situated on the TR-SHORES CREEK and has a drainage area of 0.4 square miles. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," and the risk assessment is categorized as "High (2)." It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess the safety and functionality of Fouch Pond No 1 Dam, especially given its location and potential impact on the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
137 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SHORES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
30 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Fouch Pond No 1 Dam