Hunters Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hunters Creek Dam, located in Gregg County, Texas, was completed in 1983 and serves as an Earth dam with a height of 8 feet and a length of 650 feet.


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Summary

This privately owned dam on Panther Creek has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 18.6 acres. Despite its relatively small size, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area.

This dam has no spillway and only one outlet gate, making its hazard potential not available. The condition assessment is not rated, and the last inspection was conducted in 1997. The dam's risk assessment is considered high, with a risk level of 2. While the dam is not under federal jurisdiction, it is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements, highlighting the importance of maintaining its structural integrity for the safety of the surrounding community and ecosystem.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dams like Hunters Creek Dam sheds light on the vital role they play in managing water resources and mitigating natural disasters. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness for this dam are areas that may require attention to ensure its continued functionality and safety in the face of changing climate patterns and potential extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

650

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18.6

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

100

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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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.