Bailey Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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Bailey Dam, located in Montague, Texas, was completed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a small fish pond.


Summary

This private dam is primarily made of earth with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 364 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 13 acre-feet, and a drainage area of 75 square miles.

Although Bailey Dam has not been rated for its condition, it is classified as having a high risk potential. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has one outlet gate. The dam does not have a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, raising concerns for effective risk management in case of emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Bailey Dam's multifunctional design and lack of comprehensive risk assessment intriguing as it highlights the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and emergency preparedness in managing water resources.

15-Day Long Term Forecast


Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

364

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-JONES VALLEY

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

75

Nid Storage

20

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
Seasonal Comparison

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Dam Data Reference

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.
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