Wiley Reynolds Dam, located in Roberts County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1960.
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The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 680 feet, with a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Its primary purposes include fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and other water resource management activities. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, serving the Dry Creek watershed in the region.
Despite being privately owned, Wiley Reynolds Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam does not have a spillway, and its hazard potential is not available. However, a risk assessment has deemed it to have a high risk with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. The dam plays a significant role in water management within the area, supporting agricultural and environmental needs while also contributing to overall ecosystem health. With its strategic location and design, Wiley Reynolds Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
680 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
800 |
Nid Storage |
105 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
|
0cfs |
Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch
|
0cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Sweetwater Ck Nr Kelton
|
3cfs |
N Fk Red Rv Nr Shamrock
|
3cfs |