Monticello H-3r Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Monticello H-3r Pond Dam, located in Titus County, Texas, is a private-owned structure designed for debris control along the TR-Blundell Creek.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 21.6 feet, this earthen dam serves the primary purpose of managing debris flow in the area. With a storage capacity of 2047 acre-feet and a surface area of 42.2 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential hazards associated with water flow and ensuring the safety of the surrounding environment.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Monticello H-3r Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While the dam is categorized as having a moderate risk level, its condition remains unrated. The spillway, with a width of 10 feet, facilitates controlled water release in case of overflow. As a key component in the local water resource management system, this dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region against climate-related challenges.

Although the exact year of completion and details about modifications are unavailable, Monticello H-3r Pond Dam continues to stand as a critical infrastructure for water management in the area. With its strategic location and design, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts, this structure demonstrates the intersection of engineering, environmental protection, and regulatory oversight in safeguarding communities against potential water-related risks.

Dam Height

21.6

River Or Stream

TR-BLUNDELL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42.2

Hydraulic Height

21.6

Nid Storage

2047

Structural Height

21.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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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.