Burson Dam 4 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Burson Dam 1
Last Updated: December 29, 2025
Burson Dam 4, located in Briscoe, Texas, was completed in 1964 and designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This private earth dam stands at 27 feet tall with a length of 144 feet, serving primarily as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. With a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, the dam sits on the TR-Little Red River and falls under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its high hazard potential and the absence of a spillway, Burson Dam 4 is not currently regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is equipped with one outlet gate and is inspected periodically. Water enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resource management and climate change may find this dam's risk assessment of particular interest, as it has been classified as having a high risk level (2) based on available data.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
144 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE RED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.81 |
Nid Storage |
72 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
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