Berend Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Schrieber Lake Dam Vieth Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Berend Dam, located in Archer County, Texas, was completed in 1979 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This privately-owned earth dam spans 1,270 feet in length and stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 472 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Tri Little Onion Creek and is regulated by the state with permitting and inspection requirements in place.
Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. Despite its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating of 2 (considered high), the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection date was in 2005, highlighting the need for updated risk management measures and emergency action plans to ensure the safety and integrity of Berend Dam for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
1270 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRI LITTLE ONION CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
37 |
Drainage Area |
0.86 |
Nid Storage |
472 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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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.
Berend Dam