Price Dam 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Price Dam 1, located in Gray County, Texas, was completed in 1970 by the USDA NRCS and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 26 feet with a structural height of 27 feet and a length of 310 feet, this earth dam on TR-WHITE DEER CREEK has a storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, it features one outlet gate for water control.

The dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, but it is subject to state permitting and inspection. With a drainage area of 800 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. However, its hazard potential is not available, and the condition assessment has not been rated, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Price Dam 1 offers an intriguing case study in dam construction and management in a semi-arid region like Texas.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

310

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-WHITE DEER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

800

Nid Storage

105

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.